Definitions

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

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Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook is planning to step down in September, handing the reins to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Lynas has appointed Chief Operating Officer Pol Le Roux as interim CEO as incumbent Amanda Lacaze prepares to step down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

In fact, while we were keen to have Ludorf step down, we secredy hoped that Rumpff, whom we respected as an honest broker, would decide not to recuse himself.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

step down

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