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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Each step down, she figures, could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifetime income, and she doesn’t trust she could return to her current level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

However, the results were overshadowed by disappointing guidance and an announcement co-founder and Chairman Reed Hastings would step down.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Mr. Whiskers sounded pretty insulted at this step down in his living arrangements.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

step down

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