stepped down

phrasal verbPart ofstepped

stepped down — phrasal verb

1. the past tense form of 'step down' — meaning someone resigned from a position or

1.phrasal verb
Definition

the past tense form of 'step down' — meaning someone resigned from a position or reduced their level of involvement at a time in the past.

Example

After fifteen years as principal, Dr. Okonkwo stepped down to spend more time with his family.