Grammar fix

step down

resign from a position

To leave an important job or official position, usually so someone else can take over.

phrasal verbB2common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

After ten years as CEO, she decided to step down and spend more time with her family.

If I were offered a better opportunity, I might consider stepping down from my current role to try something new.

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: He stepped down from of his role.

Say: He stepped down from his role.

'Step down FROM' a role — don't add 'of'.

Tap the one a native speaker would say.

Words that usually travel with it.

step down + from