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step down
to resign from a position
In more detail
1. (verb) to resign from a position of power or responsibility
2. (verb) to walk down from a higher to a lower level
Examples
- 1. The CEO decided to step down after 20 years with the company.
- 2. He carefully stepped down from the ladder.
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