stepping in
- interveningComing between to affect
- mediatingFacilitating conflict resolution
- enteringGoing into a place
- intrudingEntering without welcome
- substitutingPutting one for another
filling in · taking over · rescuing · interrupting · jumping in · wading in · volunteering · replacing · standing in · covering · pinch-hitting · coming forward · butting in · meddling · interceding · treading · plunging · puddle
intervention vs. non-intervention
stepping instepping back
Moving away backward
standing aside · keeping out · holding back · looking the other way · turning a blind eye
entry vs. exit
stepping instepping out
Leaving to socialize
backing out · withdrawing · exiting · leaving · departing
substitution vs. original role
stepping instepping down
Voluntarily relinquishing a role
handing over · passing the torch · abdicating · vacating · standing down