step aside

verb

stepped aside; stepping aside; steps aside

intransitive verb

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

Synonyms of step aside

• 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

Alito's decision to step aside means eight justices will hear the case. — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

The video shows the deputy banging on the door and stepping aside, seemingly out of view of the door. — Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

In May, a Supreme Court spokeswoman told NBC News that Alito would not step aside from the case. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

There were a couple of people there that needed to step aside and let communication and openness happen. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for step aside

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