step down

US /step daʊn/
UK /step daʊn/
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aftreden, terugtreden

to resign from an important position or office

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The CEO decided to step down after years of service.
De CEO besloot af te treden na jarenlange dienst.
She was asked to step down from her role due to health reasons.
Haar werd gevraagd af te treden vanwege gezondheidsredenen.