Step gives way in, we're told (4)
I believe the answer is:
gait
'step' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'way in we're told' is the wordplay.
'way in' becomes 'gate' (gate is a type of entrance).
'we're told' shows a homophone (sound like).
'gate' is a homophone of 'GAIT'.
'gives' is the link.
(Other definitions for gait that I've seen before include "Bearing" , "Style of movement" , "Carriage" , "Deportment" , "Manner of walking or running" .)