also: のく
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
step aside; move out of the way; make way
Intransitive verb used when a person or thing moves aside so someone or something can pass. どく is the everyday reading; のく is also attested. This sense is usually written in kana.
すみません、少しどいてください。
Excuse me, please move aside a little.
ドアの前
Please move away from in front of the door.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
resign; retire; quit; withdraw from a group
Only with reading のく
Restricted to the reading のく. Used for leaving a post, role, or group; it is more limited and formal-sounding than everyday 辞める.
父は今年、社長の座をのいた。
My father stepped down from the presidency this year.
彼は責任を取って委員会をのいた。
He took responsibility and left the committee.