Resign

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzaɪn/

Definitions of resign

verb to voluntarily leave a job or position by formally informing one's employer or supervisor

Example Sentences

A1 She resigned from her job because she wasn't happy.

A2 He resigned as the team captain after a disagreement with the coach.

B1 The CEO resigned from his position due to health reasons.

B2 The politician resigned amidst a corruption scandal.

C1 The professor resigned from the university to pursue other opportunities.

C2 After years of service, he finally decided to resign from the board of directors.

Examples of resign in a Sentence

formal After much consideration, the CEO decided to resign from his position.

informal I heard that Sarah is going to resign from her job at the end of the month.

slang I can't believe he just up and resigned without telling anyone!

figurative Sometimes it's necessary to resign from toxic relationships for your own well-being.

Grammatical Forms of resign

• past tense: resigned
• plural: resigns
• comparative: more resigned
• superlative: most resigned
• present tense: resign
• future tense: will resign
• perfect tense: have resigned
• continuous tense: resigning
• singular: resign
• positive degree: resign
• infinitive: to resign
• gerund: resigning
• participle: resigned

Origin and Evolution of resign

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'resign' originated from the Latin word 'resignare', which means 'to unseal' or 'to cancel'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'resign' evolved to mean voluntarily giving up a position or job, often due to a sense of duty or honor. It has come to signify a formal act of stepping down from a position of authority or responsibility.