step-down

Speech parts

1. step-down - Noun

2. step-down - Adjective

3. step-down - Verb

Meaning

reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

the act of decreasing or reducing something

give up or retire from a position

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

step down

Synonyms

reduction decrease resign quit weaken diminution de-escalate leave office down lower fall depression buck leave reduce
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Antonyms

addition increase addendum claim rise gain
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Hypernyms

minify leave decrease depart lessen pull up stakes

Hyponyms

cut fall relief resign shelter retire

Examples

de-escalate a crisis Source: Internet

The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month Source: Internet

The chairman resigned over the financial scandal Source: Internet

2011–2013 The 2010–11 season was a step down for the Minnesota Vikings. Source: Internet

Abraha says that the only acceptable outcome of the military operation in Tigray is for the “criminal TPLF junta” to step down, surrender, and face a court of law. Source: Internet

After floating several suggestions on 4 April 2006, Thaksin announced that he would step down as prime minister as soon as parliament had selected a successor. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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