unstep

/ˈʌnsteɪp/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove one’s foot from a step or a place, or to cease stepping; to go down from a step, level, or rank.

“The dancer unstepped from the stage after the final show.”

2. noun

a movement downward from a step, level, or rank; a failure to achieve a particular step or level.

“The company’s unstep from its IPO goals led to financial losses.”

3. transitive verb

to cause to go down from a step, level, or rank; to deprive of a particular step or level.

“The company’s unstep of its marketing strategy led to a loss of customers.”

Synonyms

  • descend
  • step down

Antonyms

  • ascend
  • climb