Stepping Down (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of abdicating.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Queen's announcement that she was stepping down sparked widespread sadness and concern for the future of the monarchy.
- His decision to retire early and pass on the business was met with a mixture of shock and relief at his sudden stepping down.
- After weeks of controversy, the company's CEO reluctantly tendered his resignation and official stepping down was finalized at the end of the quarter.
- It came as no surprise to his party when he officially began his stepping down, which they believed had been months in the works.
- Questions remain regarding his involvement after stepping down and concerns whether any handoff can meet those the crisis warrants are front-of-mind in preparation and immediate results goals by newer actors attempting support initiatives also looking reappointed there previously dropped where such governance occurred.
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Meaning 2
A formal resignation and renunciation of powers.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.