step down (B2)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /stɛp daʊn/
Definition
Resign from a position of authority or responsibility.
Examples
The minister was forced to step down following the corruption scandal.
She chose to step down from the board of directors to pursue other interests.
Many observers were surprised when the long-serving chairman announced he would step down next month.
How to Use step down
- step down from (prepositional phrase)
- To leave a specific role or organization. — "He decided to step down from his role as manager."
- step down as (prepositional phrase)
- To vacate a specific title or job function. — "She will step down as president at the end of the year."
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