Step down
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Definition
To leave an important job or position
Example sentence
The CEO stepped down after ten years.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: step down + as (position)
step down as CEO
step down as president
step down from a position
step down after (number) years
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
The mayor stepped down amid the scandal. ✅ (Correct)
The mayor stepped amid the scandal down. ❌ (Incorrect — “step down” stays together)