CEFR B2

step down

phrasal verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: quit, resign, retire, abdicate

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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."

Synonyms of step down

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