zurücktreten

Definitions of zurücktreten
  1. verb
    leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
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    types:
    abdanken
    give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
    type of:
    abtreten, gehen
    give up or retire from a position
  2. verb
    give up or retire from a position
    synonyms: abtreten, gehen
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    types:
    ausscheiden
    go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
    abdanken
    give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
    type of:
    ausscheiden
    remove oneself from an association with or participation in
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