step-on
adjective
made to open by the operation of a pedal, as a can for kitchen garbage.
step-on
American
[step-on, -awn]
/ ˈstɛpˌɒn, -ˌɔn /
adjective
step on
British
verb
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to place or press the foot on
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informal to behave harshly or contemptuously towards
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slang to adulterate drugs
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informal to go more quickly, hurry up
Etymology
Origin of step-on
adj. use of verb phrase step on
Example Sentences
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If the lines between lawn and bed are blurred or wobbly, use the step-on, half-moon edger in the worst spots to recut them cleanly.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2021
"Today was a massive step-on from our race in Belgrade three weeks ago."
From The Guardian ● May 27, 2012
There is so much power in third gear that all you have to do is turn the throttle: no clutchwork is required at all, even on tricky step-on, step-off combinations with no take-off lip.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ricky once again cased in a step-on, step-off section, and Stewart went by him and into the lead.
From Time Magazine Archive
Voss continued to lead followed by Gibson, Rockstar Energy/Suzuki's Mike Brown moved into the lead after a few laps, but was passed by Gibson in the step-on step-off section.
From Time Magazine Archive
The sportswriter John Feinstein often said that the very best athletes are not only “willing to step on your neck to win, they want to step on your neck.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Stellantis-owned company knows the Topolino’s got a particular audience. the “It doesn’t step on anything else that we do as a company,” said Andrew Waterhouse, Fiat’s brand head in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Conversations about AI’s impact are happening before students step on campus, said Stephanie Simpson, CEO of the Independent Education Consultants Association, whose members work with families on college decisions.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
“You step out of the car in Santa Monica and step on the beach. You will get the same feeling every single time, and it’s ‘Wow, I can’t believe that I’m here.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
I push aside low-hanging branches, step on weeds, grass, slips of bark.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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