take steps
Move toward resolution
To take steps is to begin acting toward a goal, especially through deliberate, sequential measures: The company is taking steps to reduce emissions.
The phrase implies methodical progress rather than a single dramatic action.
You take steps to fix a problem, prevent an outcome, or achieve an objective.
- make a moveInitiate an action
- go for itEncouragement to attempt
- actDeed or performance
- addressSpeak to formally
- interveneCome between opposing sides
get the ball rolling · initiate · mitigate · nip it in the bud · proceed · prepare · rectify · implement · turn to · undertake · get ready · cover your bases · precautions · advance · make headway · spring into action · execute · resolve
- motion idiomsin motion, on the move, on the go, move forward, move along
- progressprogress, in progress, promotion, raise, making progress
take stepsdo nothing
Remain inactive deliberately
sit back · hold back · wait and see · drag one's feet · stay put
take stepsbackslide
Revert to bad habits
regress · lose ground · set back · reverse course · fall behind
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