What does "step-down" mean?

the act of decreasing or reducing something

What is a synonym for "step-down"?

Common synonyms include: decamping, decrease, diminution, reduction, resignations, retiring.

Step-down

adj

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Definitions

Noun

1
the act of decreasing or reducing something wordnet

Adjective

1
That decreases in stages. not-comparable
2
That reduces a voltage. not-comparable
"The internal lighting of the new locomotives can be supplied either from the battery or the dynostarter, and may also be connected to an external supply of 200-250 volts a.c. through a changeover switch and a step-down transformer."

Synonyms

All synonyms

decamping decrease diminution reduction resignations retiring

Antonyms

All antonyms

step-up step-up transformer

Example

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"The internal lighting of the new locomotives can be supplied either from the battery or the dynostarter, and may also be connected to an external supply of 200-250 volts a.c. through a changeover switch and a step-down transformer."

Etymology

Deverbal from step down.

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