step aside

verb

stepped aside; stepping aside; steps aside

intransitive verb

: to withdraw from one's position or occupation : step down

Synonyms

• leave
• retire (from)
• resign (from)
• quit
• step down (from)

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

New York’s venerable Manhattan Theatre Club has selected Associate Artistic Director Nicki Hunter to take over as Artistic Director when Lynne Meadow steps aside on December 1. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025

One of two other men in the RV opened the door when the group arrived and refused to let them in until he was threatened at gunpoint to step aside, Thomo said. —City News Service, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025

Set clear expectations, then step aside. —Leisse Wilcox, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Hello Sunshine is shaking up its C-suite, with Sarah Harden stepping aside as CEO, and Maureen Polo being elevated to lead the company. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for step aside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified