step-by-step routine
noun phraseUK /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep ruːˈtiːn/
US /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep ruːˈtiːn/
A step-by-step routine is a set of small actions you do in order, one after another.
My morning step-by-step routine is to wake up, brush my teeth, and eat breakfast.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fixed way of doing a task that is broken into clear, numbered stages.
The teacher gave us a step-by-step routine for washing our hands.
3. A repeated daily plan that helps someone stay organized.
His bedtime step-by-step routine helps him fall asleep faster.
4. A guided set of instructions followed in a set order to finish a job.
Follow the step-by-step routine to build the toy robot.