step down

action resignation reduction

The phrase "step down" can refer to resigning from a position or gradually decreasing something in stages.

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Definition

B2Professional

(idiomatic, informal)To resign or give up a position of authority or responsibility.

Example

The CEO decided to step down after the scandal broke out.
After 20 years, she chose to step down from her role as director.

B2General

(idiomatic)To reduce or lower something gradually, often in stages.

Example

The company plans to step down production to reduce costs.
He decided to step down his involvement in the project.

C1Electrical Engineering

(technical)To decrease voltage from the primary winding to the secondary winding using a transformer.

Example

A step-down transformer is used to reduce the voltage for household appliances.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "step down":

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