step up to
- riseMove to higher position
- advanceMove or progress forward
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
- approachWay of handling something
- challengeTest of ability
confront · take charge · step forward · own · embrace · face · plate · podium · mic · courage · bold · initiative · accept · responsibility · elevate · escalate · level up · answer the call
confrontation
step up toturn tail
Reverse direction and flee
stand down · walk away from · capitulate · surrender · fold