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to step down
[phrase form: step]
01
to voluntarily resign or retire from a job or position
02
to decrease the intensity, size, or scope of something
Example
The CEO stepped down after successfully leading the company for many years.
The team captain stepped down, passing on the responsibility to a teammate.
The chairman of the board stepped down, creating an opening for a new chairperson.
The editor-in-chief stepped down, allowing someone else to take the helm of the publication.
The team coach asked the players to step down the intensity of their training.
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