step aside/down

Related to word: step

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C2

    to resign from an important position, often to permit someone else to assume the role

    辭職;下臺;(尤指)讓位於他人

    • The former president decided to step down before the new leader took office.

      前總統決定在新領導人上任前辭職。

    • He announced his resignation during the company meeting to allow others a chance.

      他在公司會議上宣布辭職,以便給其他人一個機會。

    • She decided to step aside to give younger colleagues a chance to shine.

      她決定退位,讓年輕的同事有機會發光發熱。