降りる

Etymology
From the classical upper bigrade verb(ラ行上二段活用) 降る.

Pronunciation

 * Homophones: 下りる

Verb

 * 1) get off, disembark
 * 2) descend, go down
 * 3) step down, retire
 * 4) give up, quit
 * 1) give up, quit

Usage notes
The kanji usage of 降りる versus 下りる (both pronounced おりる and with very similar meanings of “to lower (oneself)”) is somewhat delicate.