step down
stɛp daʊn
stepped downstepping down
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Definition of step down - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

1.
employmentintr.resign from a position or officeintr.
  • She decided to step down as CEO.
abdicate quit resign
2.
processtr.reduce something gradually over timetr.
  • They will step down the production next month.
decrease diminish
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Expressions with step down

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step down as chairmanv.
leave the role of chairman voluntarily
She will step down as chairman at the end of the year.

Expressions with step

step onv.
press down with the foot
He had to step on the pedal harder to stop the car..
baby stepn.
very small progress or movement towards a goal
He took baby steps in learning to read.
in stepadv.
moving in perfect rhythm with others
The soldiers marched in step with the music.
step betweenv.
move into a space between two things
He stepped between the parked cars to cross the street.
step on someone's feetv.
press your foot down on another person's foot
Be careful not to step on your partner's feet while dancing.
watch one's stepv.
move carefully to avoid obstacles
Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.

Terms related to step down

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steppersteppingcededepartleaverelinquishretiresurrendervacatewithdrawabatedecline

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notch belown.
positions
step down in position or status
escape the limelightv.
step down
retreat from a high-profile role or career into private life

Examples of step down in a sentence

  • After the scandal, the minister had to step down.
  • We need to step down the dosage slowly.
  • The company plans to step down emissions over years.

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  1. French:démissionner, diminuer, ...
  2. German:zurücktreten, herunterfahren, ...
  3. Italian:dimettersi, ridurre gradualmente, ...
  4. Spanish:renunciar, reducir gradualmente, ...
  5. Portuguese:demitir-se, reduzir gradualmente, ...
  6. Chinese:辞职, 逐步减少, ...
  7. Japanese:辞任する, 段階的に減らす, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَقالَ, خَفَّضَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְפַּטֵּר, לְהַפְחִית בְּהַדְרָגָה, ...
  10. Russian:уйти, сокращать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піти у відставку, зменшувати, ...
  12. Hindi:इस्तीफा देना, धीरे-धीरे कम करना, ...
step-down
ˈstɛpˌdaʊn

Definition of step-down - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
decreasedRareless intense or severeRare
  • The medication is available in a step-down dosage.
diminished reduced
2.
technologyTECH.reducing voltage in electrical devicesTECH.
  • The step-down transformer is essential for this appliance.
transformer

Noun

1.
careerRareresignation from a high positionRare
  • His step-down from the company's CEO position was unexpected..
resignation retirement
2.
measurementRarereduction in size, power, or intensityRare
  • The step-down in voltage is necessary for safety..
cutback decrease diminution
3.
electronicsTECH.device that reduces voltageTECH.
  • The step-down transformer is essential for this circuit.
transformer
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step-down transformern.
device reducing voltage from high to low
The step-down transformer reduced the voltage for the appliance.

Expressions with step

step onv.
press down with the foot
He had to step on the pedal harder to stop the car..
baby stepn.
very small progress or movement towards a goal
He took baby steps in learning to read.
in stepadv.
moving in perfect rhythm with others
The soldiers marched in step with the music.
step betweenv.
move into a space between two things
He stepped between the parked cars to cross the street.
step on someone's feetv.
press your foot down on another person's foot
Be careful not to step on your partner's feet while dancing.
watch one's stepv.
move carefully to avoid obstacles
Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.

Origin of step-down

English, step (move) + down (lower)

Terms related to step-down

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downstepsteppedsteppingdecreasedlessenedloweredmitigatedmoderatedsoftenedtemperedweakened

Examples of step-down in a sentence

  • The step-down approach helped in reducing costs.
  • The device uses a step-down converter for safety.
  • A step-down adapter is needed for this gadget.
  • The president's step-down shocked everyone.
  • Her step-down was a major news event.
  • The company announced a step-down in production.

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  1. French:réduit, démission, ...
  2. German:reduziert, Rücktritt, ...
  3. Italian:ridotto, dimissioni, ...
  4. Spanish:reducido, renuncia, ...
  5. Portuguese:reduzido, demissão, ...
  6. Chinese:减量的, 辞职, ...
  7. Japanese:段階的に減少した, 辞任, ...
  8. Arabic:منخفض, تَنَحٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּפְחָת, הִתְפַּטְּרוּת, ...
  10. Russian:уменьшенный, отставка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зменшений, відставка, ...
  12. Hindi:कम तीव्रता, इस्तीफा, ...

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