What does "step down" mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see step, down.

What is a synonym for "step down"?

Common synonyms include: abdicate, abridge, amplify, charge, compress, curtail.

verb

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Verb

1
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see step, down.
"to step down carefully from a train"
2
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of wordnet
3
To resign or retire from an office or position of authority. idiomatic, intransitive
"She now wants to be a Paris MP. But Fillon wants the same Paris seat when he steps down, after next year's election. Both have their eye on the main prize: running for Paris mayor in 2014."
4
give up or retire from a position wordnet
5
To reduce gradually or incrementally. figuratively, transitive

"to step down carefully from a train"