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
Biden stepped aside for Vice President Kamala Harris in late July, becoming the first presumptive presidential nominee in the modern primary era to drop a reelection bid.
—
Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
The 82-year-old Kentucky Republican is set to step aside from his leadership role next month when the new Congress convenes, clearing the way for Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to take the reins as the GOP assumes the majority.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
But the pardon uncorked the real rage that had been brewing among many powerful Democrats: his decision to wait so long to step aside.
—Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
There is a fine line between messy and untenable; Trump is testing it with Hegseth.
Democrats have, to this point, stepped aside and allowed Republicans to make trouble themselves.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for step aside 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
The 82-year-old Kentucky Republican is set to step aside from his leadership role next month when the new Congress convenes, clearing the way for Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to take the reins as the GOP assumes the majority.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
But the pardon uncorked the real rage that had been brewing among many powerful Democrats: his decision to wait so long to step aside.
—Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
There is a fine line between messy and untenable; Trump is testing it with Hegseth.
Democrats have, to this point, stepped aside and allowed Republicans to make trouble themselves.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for step aside
Dictionary Entries Near step aside
Cite this Entry
“Step aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20aside. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share