Stand down

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verb

To step aside or withdraw from a position or task, especially in favor of someone else.

After leading the organization for twenty-five years, the founder decided to stand down.
Visual representation of "stand down" - To step aside or withdraw from a position or task, especially in favor of someone else.

Often appears as...

  • stand down from a position
  • stand down from office
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Voluntary Withdrawal

Indicates a person is willingly giving up their role, usually out of personal choice.

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After much thought, he chose to stand down from the committee.
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Empowering Successor

Used when someone steps aside to allow another individual to take over responsibilities.

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She will stand down to let a younger member lead the project.
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Not Forced Out

Unlike 'fired' or 'ousted,' it often implies a lack of external pressure to resign.

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The CEO decided to stand down at the peak of his career.
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