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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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

As Bradley prepared to step down, Democrats struggled to find a successor who could unite liberal Black, white, Latino and Asian Angelenos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In April, Forst asked Gruenbaum to step down from his post at FAS, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Seven years and Cardan can step down, abdicate in Oak’s favor and do whatever he wants.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

step down

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