take steps

1. Begin a course of action, as in The town is taking steps to provide better street lights, or They took steps to keep their plans secret. [Early 1600s]

Example Sentences

Landfill operators will be required to keep better track of high temperatures and take steps to minimize the fire risks that heat could create.

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Until more U.S. companies and the government acknowledge the longevity trend and become more intentional in helping Americans work later in life, older Americans need to take steps to live financially secure, longer lives.

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Sometimes sunken vessels can go beyond revealing what has gone on before; they can cause us to reflect seriously upon what has been lost, strayed, or stolen in our history and can motivate us to take steps to rectify the situation.

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"Platforms must now take steps to keep kids safe, and we're ensuring they meet their responsibilities. There's more to do, but change is happening."

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At the conclusion of the meeting, Johnson, the chair of the Civilian Oversight Commission, called on the Sheriff’s Department to take steps to ensure it is conducting fair and thorough reviews of all inmate allegations.

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