From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishstep in phrasal verbDO BADLYto become involved in an activity, discussion, or disagreement, sometimes in order to stop trouble SYN intervene The military may step in if the crisis continues. Parents have stepped in to provide homework help in the afternoon program. → step→ See Verb tableFrom Longman Business Dictionarystep in phrasal verb [intransitive] to become involved in a discussion or disagreement, especially in order to prevent troubleSYNinterveneIf the dispute continues, the government will have to step in. → step→ See Verb table
