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step down

step·down

uncommon
verb (2) noun (1)

verb

1.

give up or retire from a position

  • “The Secretary fo the Navy will leave office next month”
  • “The chairman resigned over the financial scandal”
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2.

reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

  • “de-escalate a crisis”
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Origin

Deverbal from step down.

Phrases

  • step down

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