to a greater degree or extent; more deeply (used as an adverb or attributive)

the next step or stage; the upcoming course of action

the first stage of a process or the metaphorical beginning of an endeavor

one foot after another; one physical step at a time

one step, one footprint; to do things in a down-to-earth manner and make solid progress

reaching heaven in a single bound; to attain a high position or instant success overnight

To cross a set limit or boundary; originally derived from a command for troops not to cross the [[雷池|雷池|lei2 chi2]] river during the Jin dynasty

to finish a complex task or reach a goal in a single step by skipping intermediate stages; to get something right the first time

Dare not go one step beyond a prescribed limit or boundary; originally referred to a historical command to stay within a specific defense area.

To leave a place before others; often used as a polite way to excuse oneself from a social gathering.

to keep working hard and make even more progress after achieving a high level of success; literally "after climbing a hundred feet up a pole, one should take one more step forward"

To look at a matter from another perspective (often a more conciliatory or broader one); to take a step back and consider the alternative in order to find perspective or reach a compromise

Used to introduce a concession in an argument, meaning "even if one concedes a point" or "to say the least".

to work steadily and make solid progress; to take things one step at a time with a practical and down-to-earth approach

to move or progress gradually; one step at a time

(idiom) to follow others blindly or imitate slavishly; to do exactly what everyone else is doing

Walk slowly and at a measured pace, often while looking around or contemplating

(idiom) to see ghosts at every step; used to describe a person who is full of groundless fears or is overly suspicious

A slim-fitting skirt with a narrow hem that restricts the wearer to taking small steps; often used as a colloquial name for a formal suit skirt.

unable to cross the boundary or venture a single step beyond the restricted area; cannot overstep a set limit

A polite way to ask someone to move aside for a moment to speak privately; literally means "to borrow a step".