Definitions

resign

[ri-zahyn] / rɪˈzaɪn /

VERB

give up responsibility

Synonyms

STRONG

abandon abdicate capitulate cede drop fold forgo forsake leave quit relinquish renounce retire secede surrender terminate vacate waive yield

WEAK

bail out bow out cease work demit divorce oneself from drop out end service give notice give up the ship hand in resignation hand over hang it up separate oneself from sign off stand aside stand down step down throw in the towel turn over walk out wash hands of

Antonyms

STRONG

assert begin claim come continue defend do fight hold join keep maintain pursue remain retain win

WEAK

agree take on

Example Sentences

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In 2024, a short seller raised concerns about the company’s accounting practices, and its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, later resigned.

From Barron's

“Any time one of the agreements is approved, it’s a sign that countries are resigned to a higher tariff level,” Reinsch said in an email.

From Barron's

Securities and Exchange Commission’s top enforcement official, resigned last week.

From Salon

He has faced calls to resign for failing to deliver his condolences in both English and French.

From BBC

Her successor resigned after less than a year.

From Los Angeles Times

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