Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
step-on
phrasal verb
/ˈstɛpˌɒn/
Definition
To place your foot on something, typically with pressure, while moving or standing.
Examples
- Be careful not to step on the flowers in the garden.
- He accidentally stepped on my foot during the concert.
- The cat loves to step on the warm keyboard when I’m not looking.
Meaning
The action of stepping on an object or surface, often implying the exertion of weight or pressure.
Synonyms
- tread on
- press down
- trample
