English translation of '让位'

动

1. (指职位) step down
   ⇒ 老领导主动让位给年轻人。 (Lǎo lǐngdǎo zhǔdòng ràngwèi gěi niánqīngrén.) The old leader stepped down in favour (英) 或 favor (美) of someone younger.
2. (指座位) give up one's seat (pt gave) (pp given)