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stepping up
/ˈstɛpɪŋ ʌp/◆Phrasalverb
die Initiative ergreifen
She decided to step up and lead the project when the manager fell ill.
Sie beschloss, die Initiative zu ergreifen und das Projekt zu leiten, als die Managerin krank wurde.
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die Initiative ergreifen, Verantwortung übernehmen
He stepped up to help when no one else would.
Er hat die Initiative ergriffen und geholfen, als niemand sonst wollte.
The team needs someone to step up and take charge.
Das Team braucht jemanden, der die Initiative ergreift und die Führung übernimmt.
Often used in contexts where someone takes on a larger role or responsibility than before.
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sich verbessern, Fortschritte machen
Her performance has really stepped up this month.
Ihre Leistung hat diesen Monat wirklich Fortschritte gemacht.
Common in discussions about performance improvement.
Kollokationen
step up to the platedie Verantwortung übernehmenstep up a geardas Tempo erhöhen
Verwandte Ausdrücke
Profi-Tipp
Usage in professional contexts
In business or team settings, 'stepping up' often implies taking on leadership or additional duties without being asked. Use it to highlight proactive behavior in performance reviews or job applications.
Goldene Regel
Avoid literal interpretation
'Stepping up' is almost always used metaphorically. Do not confuse it with the literal action of physically stepping onto something higher.
Wortursprung
The phrase 'step up' originates from the literal action of physically stepping onto a higher platform or position. The metaphorical use emerged in the early 20th century, referring to taking on a more prominent or responsible role.
Verwendungshinweise
The phrasal verb 'step up' is always followed by an object or infinitive verb (e.g., 'step up to help', 'step up production'). It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Wortzerlegung
step
to move upward or forward
verbup
to a higher position or level
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