step-on
[
step
-on, -awn]
/ˈstɛpˌɒn, -ˌɔn/
adjective
1.
made to open by the operation of a pedal, as a can for kitchen garbage.
Origin
adj. use of verb phrase
step on
British Dictionary definitions for
step on
step on
verb
(
intransitive, preposition
)
1.
to place or press the foot on
2.
(
informal
) to behave harshly or contemptuously towards
3.
(
slang
) to adulterate drugs
4.
(
informal
)
step on it,
to go more quickly, hurry up