1. step-down - Noun
2. step-down - Adjective
3. step-down - Verb
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: WordNetstep down
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