Step down
/step daʊn/B2
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1. To resign from a position, especially one of authority or responsibility.
- The CEO decided to step down after ten years of leading the company.
- After much consideration, the senator announced she would step down at the end of her term.
2. To reduce in intensity, level, or speed.
- The power plant agreed to step down its operations to meet environmental regulations.
- After the initial excitement, the campaign began to step down its activities.
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