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Step In (Verb)

Act as a substitute; "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The understudy was called to step in for the injured lead actor during the performance.
When the main speaker cancelled, the event organizer asked a local professor to step in as the keynote speaker.
If the accountant is unavailable, another employee will step in to handle the company's financial matters.
The visiting coach had to step in and make some crucial decisions after the main coach fell ill.
When the renowned conductor injured his hand, a talented young conductor was brought in to step in and lead the orchestra.

Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Police decided to step in after witnessing a violent altercation between two groups of teenagers.
She stepped in to defend her colleague when the boss started yelling at him.
International organizations have been calling for the world's superpowers to step in and address the humanitarian crisis.
If the situation doesn't improve, the government may step in and regulate the company's activities.
When the team's reserves were low, a benefactor stepped in to provide a generous donation.