s'effacer

verb
  1. To fade away or disappear gradually. verb
    The writing on the old sign began to s'effacer over time.
    As the sun set, the colors in the sky started to s'effacer.
  2. To step back or withdraw from a situation, allowing others to take the spotlight. verb
    He decided to s'effacer and let his colleague take the lead on the project.
    In the meeting, she chose to s'effacer and listen rather than speak.