Definitions for step down
step down

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. decrease, diminution, reduction, step-downverb

   the act of decreasing or reducing something

2. leave office, quit, step down, resignverb

   give up or retire from a position

   "The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month"; "The chairman resigned over the financial scandal"

3. de-escalate, weaken, step downverb

   reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

   "de-escalate a crisis"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. step downverb

   To resign from office.

2. step downverb

   To gradually reduce something, a little at a time, as an electronic step down transformer.

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1. step down

   Step down generally refers to the act of resigning or relinquishing one’s position or responsibility, most often in a professional or official capacity. It involves reducing one's rank or lowering one's role within a particular structure or organization.

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1. • Decrease
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1. downstep

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of step down in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of step down in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of step down in a Sentence

1. James Mattis:

   Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects, I believe it is right for me to step down from my position.

2. Martin Sorrell:

   Obviously I am sad to leave WPP after 33 years, it has been a passion, focus and source of energy for so long. However, I believe it is in the best interests of the business if I step down now.

3. Glenn Fine:

   I believe the time has come for me to step down and allow others to perform this vital role, the role of Inspectors General is a strength of our system of government. They provide independent oversight to help improve government operations in a transparent way.

4. Caroll Spinney:

   Before I came to Sesame Street, I didn't feel like what I was doing was very important. Big Bird helped me find my purpose, even as I step down from my roles, I feel I will always be Big Bird. And even Oscar, once in a while ! They have given me great joy, led me to my true calling -- and my wonderful wife ! -- and created a lifetime of memories that I will cherish forever.

5. Prime Minister Tihomir Oreskovic:

   I can't step down as it would mean I'm guilty and accept false accusations against me. I want to respond to it in the parliament which approved me as prime minister. It is a matter of honor.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=step down
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Step_Down
3. ^ ChatGPT
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