step aside
verb
stepped aside; stepping aside; steps aside
: to withdraw from one's position or occupation : step down
Synonyms
Examples of step aside in a Sentence
a newscaster who knew when it was time to step aside from the anchor desk and let a younger person take over
the prime minister was compelled to step aside from his office when it was demonstrated that he had violated the public trust
Recent Examples on the Web
The second letter was sent to a group of House Democrats who called for Alito to step aside in the cases.
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Jan Crawford, CBS News, 29 May 2024
Demanding New Leadership: Some reservists in the Israel Defense Forces, who have returned home from war, have joined the growing calls within Israel for Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition to step aside.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 23 May 2024
Two months later, when the court voted to hear the case, Senate Democrats and progressive groups called for Alito to step aside from ruling on the matter.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Following those allegations, Combs temporarily stepped aside as chairman of Revolt, and his Hulu reality show had been scrapped.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 19 May 2024
Before taking questions last Wednesday, Homendy stepped aside for Muise to lay out the timeline of the crash in front of a dozen television cameras and twice as many reporters.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2024
Discussion of Sotomayor’s tenure has been more muted, in part because Democrats are loath to be seen publicly pushing the court’s first Latina justice to step aside.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
Gibbard heightened the tension by teasing a vocal release with a step to the mic before stepping aside with words unspoken.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
But internal calls for Thomas to step aside are growing, the sources said.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Jan Crawford, CBS News, 29 May 2024
Demanding New Leadership: Some reservists in the Israel Defense Forces, who have returned home from war, have joined the growing calls within Israel for Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition to step aside.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 23 May 2024
Two months later, when the court voted to hear the case, Senate Democrats and progressive groups called for Alito to step aside from ruling on the matter.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Following those allegations, Combs temporarily stepped aside as chairman of Revolt, and his Hulu reality show had been scrapped.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 19 May 2024
Before taking questions last Wednesday, Homendy stepped aside for Muise to lay out the timeline of the crash in front of a dozen television cameras and twice as many reporters.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2024
Discussion of Sotomayor’s tenure has been more muted, in part because Democrats are loath to be seen publicly pushing the court’s first Latina justice to step aside.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
Gibbard heightened the tension by teasing a vocal release with a step to the mic before stepping aside with words unspoken.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
But internal calls for Thomas to step aside are growing, the sources said.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
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“Step aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20aside. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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