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Verb
- 1
step aside; step back; move back
To move one's body from where it was with backward steps
Korean definition: 있던 자리에서 뒷걸음으로 피하여 몸을 서다.
As the subway approaches, people step back one step.
When the ambulance arrived, people stepped back from the scene of the traffic accident.
- 2
withdraw; retire; resign
To give up what one is doing, or a place or position one is holding.
Korean definition: 하고 있던 일, 차지하고 있던 자리나 지위 등을 내놓다.
President Lee simply stepping down from his post doesn't mean he has taken full responsibility for this situation.
Coach Kim decided to retire, saying he was getting old and it was time to step down as coach.
- 3
withdraw; back off
To give up after confronting and enduring a certain situation.
Korean definition: 맞서서 버티다가 포기하다.
Minjun showed his firm will, saying he would absolutely not back down this time.
Seunggyu's attitude gave the impression that he was backing off because he wanted to avoid the situation.