STEP DOWN

• (verb) reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

  "de-escalate a crisis"

  synonyms : de-escalate , weaken

• (verb) give up or retire from a position

  "The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month", "The chairman resigned over the financial scandal"

  synonyms : leave office , quit , resign

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