0 A steep slope, hill, etc. goes up or down very quickly. -- ripido
1 (of eg a hill, stairs etc) rising with a sudden rather than a gradual slope -- ripido
2 (of a price asked or demand made) unreasonable or too great -- eccessivo, esorbitante
3 to soak thoroughly -- immergere, inzuppare
Steep the raisins in rum, preferably overnight.