This is the 742nd most frequent Ukrainian word.
крок
"Крок" means "step" in English.
Here, 'крок' metaphorically signifies an action or measure taken to achieve something.
Він зробив перший крок до реалізації своїх мрій.
He took the first step toward realizing his dreams.
In this context, 'крок' refers to a physical step taken while walking.
Пішохідний крок його був впевнений і ритмічний.
His walking step was confident and rhythmic.
Here, 'крок' is used metaphorically to describe a planned action or strategy in chess.