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Meaning of take steps | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To initiate a course of action, often against something that one disapproves of.

Equivalents

Español tomar medidas

Français prendre des mesures

Examples

“If necessary, I will take steps to clarify the situation before the deadline for lodging questions next Monday. Members should be aware that, in general, they should ask only the question that was lodged and which appears in the Business Bulletin. Presiding Officer Alex Fergusson in Scottish Parliament on 19 June 2008.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

take stock take ten take the air take the back track take the bait take the ball and run with it