resign

verb B2

Meaning

To resign means to formally give up one's position or job, often in a professional context, indicating a decision to leave voluntarily.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "resign" with "sign," as they have different meanings; "resign" refers to leaving a position, while "sign" refers to writing one's name.

Example Sentences

I think I will resign from my job next week .
She decided to resign from her job next month .
The manager decided to resign due to personal reasons .
Why did she decide to resign from her job ?

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