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taking steps

[ˈteɪkɪŋ stɛps]
verb phrase
dar passos / tomar medidas
1. Moving forward by lifting and setting down one's feet in sequence
She was taking steps toward the door.
Ela estava dando passos em direção à porta.
2. Taking action or measures to accomplish something or solve a problem
The government is taking steps to reduce pollution.
O governo está tomando medidas para reduzir a poluição.
3. Making progress or advancement in a particular direction
He is taking steps toward his career goals.
Ele está dando passos em direção aos seus objetivos de carreira.
Synonyms
making progresstaking actionmoving forwardimplementing measuresproceeding
Antonyms
standing stilldoing nothinghesitatingretreating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dando passos / tomando medidas
Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts
São Paulo
tomando providências
More formal usage in business and governmental contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dando passos / tomando atitudes
Colloquial usage with slight variation
Portugal
dar passos / tomar medidas
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight formal variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

taking steps in the right direction
taking steps forward
taking baby steps
taking the first steps
taking concrete steps
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