Meaning of step aside/down In English

• 0 to leave an important job or position, especially to allow someone else to take your place:

  • He has decided to step down as captain of the team.

  • He is unwilling to step aside in favour of a younger person.

• 1 to leave an important job or position, especially to allow someone else to take your place:

  • step aside/down as sth He has decided to step down as chairman.

  • step aside for/in favour of sb It is time for me to step aside in favour of someone younger.