Definitions

1. 1. to go off the stage
2. 2. to fall from position of prestige
3. 3. to step down (from office etc)
4. 4. to disentangle oneself
5. 5. to get off the hook

Components

• 下 xià – down
• 台 Tái – PN:Taiwan (abbr.)
• 台 tái – desk

Related Words

• 下台阶 xià tái jiē – to extricate oneself