take steps
prepare a strategy for dealing with sth．and put it into action采取措施
We must take steps to prevent this from happening again．我们必须采取措施，以免再发生这种事。
The factory has taken steps to speed up production．工厂已采取步骤加快生产。
Theft became such a problem in this town that the police had to take steps to stop it immediately．盗窃行为在这个城里极为严重，警察不得不立即采取措施加以制止。