Measures taken to decorate indoors perhaps (5)

I believe the answer is:

steps

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'measures taken' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for steps that I've seen before include "blocks supporting masts" , "Measures taken" , "taken to get on" , "dancing?" , "Footfalls" .)

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