resign

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verb (1)

re·sign ri-ˈzīn How to pronounce resign (audio)

resigned; resigning; resigns

transitive verb

: relegate, consign

especially : to give (oneself) over without resistance

resigned herself to her fate

: to give up deliberately

especially : to renounce (something, such as a right or position) by a formal act

intransitive verb

: to give up one's office or position : quit

: to accept something as inevitable : submit

resignedness

ri-ˈzī-nəd-nəs How to pronounce resign (audio)

noun

resigner

ri-ˈzī-nər How to pronounce resign (audio)

noun

Synonyms

Verb (1)

abdicate
abnegate
cede
relinquish
renounce
step aside (from)
step down (from)
surrender

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Example Sentences

Verb (1) The senator was forced to resign his position. The newspaper's editor resigned after the scandal. He resigned from his job as principal of the school.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In addition, over the weekend, thousands of citizens in Sri Lanka stormed the private residence of the nation's prime minister, forcing him and the country's president to resign.

Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 17 July 2022 The protesters have succeeded in forcing the leaders to resign, but refuse to leave the luxury houses until both of them have vacated their roles.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 12 July 2022 That day, the parliament speaker’s office announced that Rajapaksa would resign in a video statement.

Dylan Butts, NBC News, 11 July 2022 After refusing to resign for months, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally succumbed to political pressure and quit.

CBS News, 10 July 2022 Johnson finally agreed to step down after one of his closest allies, Treasury Chief Nadhim Zahawi, told the prime minister to resign for the good of the country.

Danica Kirka, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2022 Fortenberry’s attorney, John Littrell, argued that the conviction has already devastated his client’s life by forcing him to resign from Congress, stripping away his right to vote and own firearms, and putting his federal pension at risk.

Brian Melley, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 The previous prime minister, Theresa May, also temporarily avoided an early end to her term after surviving a confidence vote in 2018, only to see her authority among Conservative lawmakers tumble, forcing her to resign less than six months later.

Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022 The scandal culminated early this year, forcing Zucker to resign under pressure, ostensibly for failing to disclose a relationship with fellow CNN executive Allison Gollust, who was recently forced out over alleged violations of company rules.

Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French resigner, from Latin resignare, literally, to unseal, cancel, from re- + signare to sign, seal — more at sign

First Known Use

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Verb (2)

1805, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

单词	resignedness
释义	resign 1 of 2 verb (1) re·sign ri-ˈzīn resigned; resigning; resigns transitive verb 1 : relegate, consign especially : to give (oneself) over without resistance resigned herself to her fate 2 : to give up deliberately especially : to renounce (something, such as a right or position) by a formal act intransitive verb 1 : to give up one's office or position : quit 2 : to accept something as inevitable : submit resignedness ri-ˈzī-nəd-nəs noun resigner ri-ˈzī-nər noun re-sign 2 of 2 verb (2) (ˌ)rē-ˈsīn re-signed; re-signing; re-signs transitive verb : to sign again especially : to rehire (someone, such as an athlete) by means of a signed contract intransitive verb : to sign up again Synonyms Verb (1) abdicate abnegate cede relinquish renounce step aside (from) step down (from) surrender See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb (1) The senator was forced to resign his position. The newspaper's editor resigned after the scandal. He resigned from his job as principal of the school. Recent Examples on the Web Verb In addition, over the weekend, thousands of citizens in Sri Lanka stormed the private residence of the nation's prime minister, forcing him and the country's president to resign. Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 17 July 2022 The protesters have succeeded in forcing the leaders to resign, but refuse to leave the luxury houses until both of them have vacated their roles. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 12 July 2022 That day, the parliament speaker’s office announced that Rajapaksa would resign in a video statement. Dylan Butts, NBC News, 11 July 2022 After refusing to resign for months, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally succumbed to political pressure and quit. CBS News, 10 July 2022 Johnson finally agreed to step down after one of his closest allies, Treasury Chief Nadhim Zahawi, told the prime minister to resign for the good of the country. Danica Kirka, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2022 Fortenberry’s attorney, John Littrell, argued that the conviction has already devastated his client’s life by forcing him to resign from Congress, stripping away his right to vote and own firearms, and putting his federal pension at risk. Brian Melley, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 The previous prime minister, Theresa May, also temporarily avoided an early end to her term after surviving a confidence vote in 2018, only to see her authority among Conservative lawmakers tumble, forcing her to resign less than six months later. Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022 The scandal culminated early this year, forcing Zucker to resign under pressure, ostensibly for failing to disclose a relationship with fellow CNN executive Allison Gollust, who was recently forced out over alleged violations of company rules. Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb (1) Middle English, from Anglo-French resigner, from Latin resignare, literally, to unseal, cancel, from re- + signare to sign, seal — more at sign First Known Use Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Verb (2) 1805, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing resign resign oneself resign oneself Kids Definition resign verb re·sign ri-ˈzīn resigned; resigning 1 : to give up (a job or position) by a formal or official act 2 : to prepare to accept something unpleasant Unable to sleep, I resigned myself to await his return … Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry resignedness noun as in acquiescence Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance acquiescence deference submission compliance submissiveness passivity humility meekness humbleness demureness naïveté modesty lowliness ingenuousness retiringness down-to-earthness directness mousiness naivete timidity naiveté bashfulness plainness reservedness sheepishness diffidence quietness timidness shyness simpleness reserve Antonyms & Near Antonyms bumptiousness assumption arrogance peremptoriness superiority attitude pride egoism egotism pretence loftiness lordliness imperiousness pomposity haughtiness conceit pretense toploftiness superciliousness assertiveness aggressiveness pretension pompousness presumptuousness pridefulness hauteur boldness pretentiousness temerity nerve swagger cheek brashness cockiness overconfidence huffiness forwardness cocksureness audaciousness vanity cheekiness impudence impertinence insolence swash sauciness vaingloriousness disdain brassiness scorn condescension boastfulness self-partiality self-assumption self-applause flamboyance ostentation ostentatiousness showiness self-glorification self-complacency self-centeredness self-opinion self-satisfaction chest-thumping self-conceit self-importance See More
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