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resign

verb
rɪˈzaɪn

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
To voluntarily leave a job or office.

Example Sentences

Ministers were forced to resign.

She decided to resign from her position due to personal reasons.

Example Expressions

resign oneself to

Synonyms

quit, abdicate, step down, retire, relinquish, leave
Entry 1
quit, abdicate
Entry 2
quit, step down, retire, relinquish, leave

Antonyms

retain, persist, join, remain, accept
Entry 1
retain, persist
Entry 2
join, remain, accept

Collocations

resign from, resign position, resign office, resign formally

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