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step aside/down
phrasal verb with stepverb[ I+ adv/prep ]uk /step/ us /step/-pp-
C2
to leave an important job or position, especially to allow someone else to take your place: 退位;下台;（尤指）让位
step aside/down asHe has decided to step down as captain of the team.他决定不再当队长。
step aside/down in favour ofHe is unwilling to step aside in favour of a younger person.他不愿意让位给一个比他年轻的人。
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step aside/down | Business English
step aside/down
phrasal verb with stepverb[ I ]uk /step/us
[ I ]
to leave an important job or position, especially to allow someone else to take your place:
step aside/down as sthHe has decided to step down as chairman.
step aside for/in favour of sbIt is time for me to step aside in favour of someone younger.
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