intermediate step

ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət stɛp

Definition

Definition of intermediate step - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

processstage between the beginning and end

This is an intermediate step in the project.
Completing the training is an intermediate step.
This phase is just an intermediate step.

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Expressions with intermediate

intermediate school

school for children between elementary and high school

She attended an intermediate school before starting high school.

intermediate goods

products used as inputs to make other finished goods or services

The factory buys intermediate goods like steel sheets and electronic components.

intermediate filament

type of cytoskeletal component in cells

Intermediate filaments provide structural support to cells.

intermediate shaft

shaft placed between main parts to pass turning force or movement

The mechanic replaced the worn intermediate shaft in the steering column.

intermediate egret

medium-sized white heron found in various parts of the world

The intermediate egret waded through the shallow water searching for fish.

intermediate frequency

frequency used as an intermediate step in radio transmission

The radio uses an intermediate frequency for better signal processing.

Expressions with step

step on

press down with the foot

He had to step on the pedal harder to stop the car.

baby step

very small progress or movement towards a goal

He took baby steps in learning to read.

in step

adv.

moving in perfect rhythm with others

The soldiers marched in step with the music.

step between

move into a space between two things

He stepped between the parked cars to cross the street.

step on someone's feet

press your foot down on another person's foot

Be careful not to step on your partner's feet while dancing.

watch one's step

move carefully to avoid obstacles

Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.

every step of the way

adv.

present at each stage of a journey

He was there every step of the way during the project.

keep in step

walk in rhythm with others

The soldiers keep in step during the parade.

out of step

adj.

not synchronized with others in movement

The dancer was out of step with the group.

step away from

move physically away from something or someone

She decided to step away from the edge.

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intermediate frequency

radio

frequency used as an intermediate step in radio transmission

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French:étape intermédiaire, ...
German:Zwischenschritt, ...
Italian:fase intermedia, ...
Spanish:paso intermedio, ...
Portuguese:etapa intermediária, ...
Chinese:中间步骤, ...
Japanese:中間段階, ...
Arabic:خُطْوَة وَسِيطَة, ...
Hebrew:שְׁלַב בֵּינַיִם, ...
Russian:промежуточный этап, ...
Ukrainian:проміжний етап, ...
Hindi:मध्यवर्ती चरण, ...
Bengali:মধ্যবর্তী ধাপ, ...
Catalan:pas intermedi, ...
Czech:mezikrok, ...
Danish:mellemliggende trin, ...
Dutch:tussenstap, ...
Greek:ενδιάμεσο στάδιο, ...
Hungarian:köztes lépés, ...
Khmer:ជំហានមធ្យម, ...
Korean:중간 단계, ...
Persian:مرحله میانی, ...
Polish:etap pośredni, ...
Portuguese (BR):etapa intermediária, ...
Romanian:etapă intermediară, ...
Swedish:mellanliggande steg, ...
Thai:ขั้นตอนกลาง, ...
Turkish:ara adım, ...
Vietnamese:bước trung gian, ...

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