step down (Meaning)

Wordnet

step down (v)

give up or retire from a position

reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

Wordnet

step down (n)

the act of decreasing or reducing something

Webster

step down (a.)

Transforming or converting a current of high potential or pressure into one of low pressure; as, a step-down transformer.

FAQs About the word step down

give up or retire from a position, reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of, the act of decreasing or reducing somethingTransforming or converting a cu

drop,reduction, decrease, decline, dent, depletion, abatement, drop-off, fall, diminishment

step-up, gain, enlargement, gain, rise, rise, enlargement, increase,increase, step-up

The CEO announced his decision to step down after a successful tenure.

To facilitate a smooth transition, the president stepped down and appointed an interim successor.

Faced with dwindling support, the mayor stepped down from office.

The vice president stepped down to focus on personal matters.