twelve-step program US
twɛlv-stɛp ˈproʊɡræm
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Definition

Definition of twelve-step program - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
recoveryUSset of guiding principles for recovery from addictionUS
  • He joined a twelve-step program to overcome his alcoholism..
rehabilitation program
2.
self-helpUSsystematic approach for personal improvement following twelve stepsUS
  • She used a twelve-step program to improve her time management skills.
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Expressions with twelve

at the stroke of twelveadv.
exactly when the clock strikes twelve o'clock
The meeting will start at the stroke of twelve.
twelve labours of Herculesn.
series of extremely difficult tasks or challenges
Finishing the project felt like the twelve labours of Hercules.
twelve noonn.
12:00 PM
The meeting is scheduled for twelve noon.
twelve o'clockn.
the start of the first hour of the day
The party ended at twelve o'clock.
last twelve monthsn.
duration of one year ending now
She has been working here for the last twelve months.
grade twelven.
final year of secondary school in some countries
She graduated from grade twelve last year.

Expressions with step

step onv.
press down with the foot
He had to step on the pedal harder to stop the car..
baby stepn.
very small progress or movement towards a goal
He took baby steps in learning to read.
in stepadv.
moving in perfect rhythm with others
The soldiers marched in step with the music.
step betweenv.
move into a space between two things
He stepped between the parked cars to cross the street.
step on someone's feetv.
press your foot down on another person's foot
Be careful not to step on your partner's feet while dancing.
watch one's stepv.
move carefully to avoid obstacles
Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.
every step of the wayadv.
present at each stage of a journey
He was there every step of the way during the project.
keep in stepv.
walk in rhythm with others
The soldiers keep in step during the parade.
out of stepadj.
not synchronized with others in movement
The dancer was out of step with the group.
step away fromv.
move physically away from something or someone
She decided to step away from the edge.

Expressions with program

crash programn.
intensive effort to achieve a goal quickly
The government initiated a crash program to develop the vaccine..
get with the programv.
adapt to a new situation or way of thinking
It's time to get with the program and embrace the new technology.
not with the programadj.
lacking understanding of expectations
If you're not with the program, ask for help.
library programn.
event organized by a library for public
The library program on Saturday includes a book reading.
loyalty programn.
system offering benefits to repeat customers
Joining the loyalty program gives you access to exclusive deals.
news programn.
broadcast focusing on current events and information
I watch the evening news program every day.
program guiden.
weekly magazine listing TV or radio programs
I bought a program guide to check the TV schedule.
quiz programn.
game show where contestants answer questions
She won a car on the quiz program.
reading programn.
structured plan to improve reading skills
The school implemented a new reading program to help students improve their literacy.
television programn.
scheduled content on television
They checked the guide for tonight's television program.

Terms related to twelve-step program

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Examples of twelve-step program in a sentence

  • The twelve-step program offered him a path to recovery.
  • He joined a twelve-step program to overcome his addiction.
  • The twelve-step program helped her rebuild her confidence.

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  1. French:programme en douze étapes, ...
  2. German:Zwölf-Schritte-Programm, ...
  3. Italian:programma dei dodici passi, programma in dodici passi, ...
  4. Spanish:programa de doce pasos, ...
  5. Portuguese:programa de doze passos, ...
  6. Chinese:十二步康复计划, 十二步计划, ...
  7. Japanese:12ステッププログラム, 12段階プログラム, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرْنَامَج الخُطُوَات الاِثْنَتَيْ عَشْرَة, بَرنامَج الاثني عَشَر خُطوة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תָּכְנִית שֶׁל 12 צְעָדִים, תּוֹכְנִית שְׁנֵים עָשָׂר הַצְּעָדִים, ...
  10. Russian:двенадцатишаговая программа, программа двенадцати шагов, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дванадцятиступенева програма, програма дванадцяти кроків, ...
  12. Hindi:बारह-चरण कार्यक्रम, ...
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