Definitions

step down

[step-doun] / ˈstɛpˌdaʊn /

VERB

resign

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon abdicate bow out drop out leave quit retire terminate

WEAK

cease work give notice hand in resignation hang it up sign off throw in the towel walk out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assert begin come continue defend hold join keep maintain remain retain

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As a result, the prospectus says, “Mr. Musk will be able to control the outcome of matters requiring shareholder approval,” including the selection of directors and even whether he himself should step down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The CFO’s exit compounds a leadership takeover, as CEO Shantanu Narayen plans to step down after 18 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Now Narayen is poised to step down at a time when the most extreme skeptics worry AI will render the software industry obsolete.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Guardiola announced on 22 May he would step down as City boss after a trophy laden decade in charge, and Maresca was quickly identified as the leading contender to be his replacement.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Little vortexes of dust spiral around the block as I step down from the trailer with my parents.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

step down

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