Meaning of step down in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   step down

   Definitions

   1. give up or retire from a position

   Examples

   • « The Secretary fo the Navy will leave office next month »
   • « The chairman resigned over the financial scandal »

   Antonyms

   • take office
2. 2. reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

   Examples

   • « de-escalate a crisis »

   Antonyms

   • escalate
   • intensify
   • step up