step

to move up a step in education (usually out of school)

to move up a step or level; to improve in quality

Celsius; temperature rating on the thermometer made up of 100 degree intervals or steps between the freezing and boiling points of water

hostile; pushy; stepping into someone's space with forceful energy

to stray away from the main topic; to step away from the topic and lose clarity; to wander in thoughts or ideas

to reduce someone's worth or value; to make someone step down to a lower position or rank; to move down a step in social status

to move a step in a positive direction; to improve; to move a step closer to a goal

to go back; to move backward; to move a step back

a slow change; a step-by-step change

one part of a mixture

to violate a law or rule