Step down Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɛp/ /ˈdaʊn
STEP-down
stˈɛp/ /dˈaʊn
STEP-down
Definition
To officially leave a high position or job, often to let someone else take over. Sometimes also means moving down to a lower level or status.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or professional context, especially with leadership or authority roles: 'step down as CEO', 'step down from the board'. Not used for simply quitting any job—implies leaving a position of power or responsibility.
Spanish: dimitir - renunciarPortuguese (BR): renunciar - deixar o cargoPortuguese (PT): demitir-se - deixar o cargoChinese (Simplified): 辞职 - 下台Chinese (Traditional): 辭職 - 下臺Hindi: पद छोड़नाArabic: يستقيل - يتنحىBengali: পদত্যাগ করা - সরে দাঁড়ানোRussian: уйти в отставку - сложить полномочияJapanese: 辞任する - 退くVietnamese: từ chức - rút lui (khỏi vị trí cao)Korean: 사임하다 - 물러나다Turkish: istifa etmek - görevden çekilmekUrdu: مستعفی ہونا - عہدہ چھوڑناIndonesian: mengundurkan diri - turun jabatan
Example Sentences
The manager will step down next month.
basic
She decided to step down from her position.
basic
After twenty years, he will finally step down as principal.
basic
The coach announced he would step down at the end of the season.
natural
Many people were surprised when the CEO chose to step down.
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He felt it was time to step down and let someone younger lead.
natural