take steps

teɪk stɛps

taken stepstook steps

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Definition of take steps - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

goal achievementinitiate actions to achieve a specific goal

We need to take steps to improve our health.
They decided to take steps towards financial independence.
The company will take steps to reduce waste.

act

move

proceed

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Expressions with take

take down

remove something from a wall or surface

She took down the painting from the wall.

take off

remove something from a surface or body

He decided to take off his jacket.

take out

remove something from a place

She decided to take out the trash tonight..

take time

require a long period to happen or be done

Good things take time to develop..

take a break

pause an activity for a short rest or mental refreshment

Let's take a break and get some fresh air.

take care of

to look after someone or something

She takes care of her elderly parents..

Terms with take steps included in their meaning

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start out

career

take initial steps in a career or life

address the challenge

strategy

take steps to overcome a difficulty

cover all of one's bases

preparation caution

take all necessary steps to prepare for every possible outcome

lengthen one's stride

movement

take longer steps while walking or running

actionable feedback

communication

useful comments that include clear steps someone can take to improve

walk the green mile

execution

to take the final steps before execution

no further action

legal

decision to not take additional steps

make assurance doubly sure

preparation

take extra steps to ensure success

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French:agir, ...
German:Maßnahmen ergreifen, ...
Italian:prendere provvedimenti, ...
Spanish:tomar medidas, ...
Portuguese:tomar medidas, ...
Chinese:采取措施, ...
Japanese:措置を講じる, ...
Arabic:اتَّخَذَ إِجْرَاءَات, ...
Hebrew:לִנְקֹוט צְעָדִים, ...
Russian:предпринимать шаги, ...
Ukrainian:вжити заходів, ...
Hindi:कदम उठाना, ...
Bengali:পদক্ষেপ নেওয়া, ...
Catalan:prendre mesures, ...
Czech:podniknout kroky, ...
Danish:tage skridt, ...
Dutch:stappen ondernemen, ...
Greek:λαμβάνω μέτρα, ...
Hungarian:lépéseket tenni, ...
Khmer:ចាត់វិធានការ, ...
Korean:조치를 취하다, ...
Persian:اقدام کردن, ...
Polish:podjąć kroki, ...
Portuguese (BR):tomar medidas, ...
Romanian:a lua măsuri, ...
Swedish:vidta åtgärder, ...
Thai:ดำเนินการ, ...
Turkish:adımlar atmak, ...
Vietnamese:tiến hành các biện pháp, ...

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