stepping down
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of abdicating; a formal resignation and renunciation of powers: The act of voluntarily giving up a high office, position, or authority, especially a throne or leadership role.
Usage
- The word "stepping down" is a noun that specifically describes the or of resigning from a position of power. It implies a formal and often public act of relinquishment.
Examples
- Noun:
- The CEO's stepping down was announced after the company's annual meeting.
- The king's sudden stepping down surprised the entire nation.
- Her stepping down from the board of directors was due to personal reasons.
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a connotation of a dignified or necessary withdrawal, rather than a forced removal. It is frequently used in political, corporate, and organizational contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Step down (phrasal verb): The action from which the noun is derived.
- The chairman will step down next month.
- Abdication (n): A very close synonym, most specifically used for a monarch renouncing the throne.
- Resignation (n): A more general term for leaving a job or position.
Synonyms
- Abdication
- Resignation
- Renunciation
- Relinquishment
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Step down: To resign from a high position.
- After ten years, she decided to step down as director.
Noun
- the act of abdicating
- a formal resignation and renunciation of powers