Meaning of step down in English

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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

  2. 2. reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

    Examples

    • « de-escalate a crisis »

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