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What is the opposite of stepping down?

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Opposite of present participle for to leave or resign from one's current position or role
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Opposite of present participle for to decrease or make lower in degree, amount or value
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Opposite of present participle for to persist steadfastly in pursuit of a goal, especially despite challenges
“The right way to leave any job is to leave knowing that you did the job.”
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Opposite of present participle for to physically scale something to get to its top
“I descend to greet my public at 11 pm and am able to scrutinize at least six different chins and sets of grinning teeth at close quarters.”
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Opposite of present participle for to make one's way quickly or awkwardly, typically in an upward direction
“The whole forest seemed to have awakened into life, and I was in no hurry to descend from the tree.”
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Opposite of present participle for to assume control or responsibility
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(accede to) Opposite of present participle for to assume an office or position
“In 1450, Jack Cade raised a rebellion to force Henry to address the economic problems or abdicate his throne.”
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Opposite of present participle for to serve as a member of a council, jury, or other official body
“The accumulative effect of his injuries forced him to retire.”
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Opposite of present participle for to embark or immerse oneself in a task or venture
“When the possibility of retaliation from the government proved too daunting, he chose to pull out of the project.”
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Opposite of present participle for to perform a task as part of one's employment
“I will resign from my position as a ranger at the local national park next week.”
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Opposite of present participle for to physically place in a given location
“The tech company decided it would be prudent to leave Silicon Valley after many years of being established there.”
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