ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Step-down

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Step-down is an adjective meaning That decreases in stages.

Meaning

That decreases in stages.

More Meanings

  1. (of a transformer etc.) That reduces a voltage.

Example Sentences

The internal lighting of the new locomotives can be supplied either from the battery or the dynostarter, and may also be connected to an external supply of 200-250 volts a.c. through a changeover switch and a step-down transformer.

Synonyms for step-down

Depending on context, synonyms include diminution, reduction, decrease.

Antonyms for step-down

Common opposites include step-up, increase.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decrease, diminution, reduction, layered, cascade, tiered.

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