phrasal verb

Step down

Rank #2049Letter SInseparable

2Sections

Leave a job or position so that someone can take over

Meanings

  • Leave a job or position so that someone can take over (intransitive, International English)
  • Reduce (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • We can't STEP DOWN from the deal now.
  • She's threatening to STEP DOWN.
  • Don't STEP DOWN on your promises.

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