Resign
/rɪˈzaɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To voluntarily leave a job or office.
She decided to resign from her position as director.
- (v.) To accept something as inevitable.
He resigned himself to the court's decision.
Forms
- resigns
- resigned
- resigning
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Commentary
Use 'resign' primarily to indicate voluntary departure from a role; when expressing acceptance, clarify context to avoid ambiguity.
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