step down

[step-doun] / ˈstɛpˌdaʊn /

VERB

resign

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon abdicate bow out drop out leave quit retire terminate

WEAK

cease work give notice hand in resignation hang it up sign off throw in the towel walk out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assert begin come continue defend hold join keep maintain remain retain

Example Sentences

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Cook is set to step down as CEO and will remain as Apple’s chairman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

West Ham fans have held protests on numerous occasions during the 2025-26 season, calling for Sullivan and Baroness Brady to step down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In the following weeks, he put his talent agency up for sale and several local politicians called for Wasserman to step down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Verra Mobility’s board said that “now is the right time to initiate a leadership transition,” and that Roberts had agreed to step down immediately.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

She took her first step down the dark corridor.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman

step down

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