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to step down
[phrase form: step]
01
to voluntarily resign or retire from a job or position
Intransitive
Examples
The CEO stepped down after successfully leading the company for many years.
The team captain stepped down, passing on the responsibility to a teammate.
02
to decrease the intensity, size, or scope of something
Transitive: to step down sth
Examples
Due to the economic situation, the company had to step down its expansion plans.
The coach asked the team to step down their efforts to avoid burnout.
