1. to quit a job or position voluntarily
2. to accept something unpleasant that cannot be avoided
Usage: often used with ‘oneself to’

Examples

• The CEO decided to resign after the scandal.
• She resigned from her teaching position last month.
• The coach resigned himself to losing the championship.
• He resigned his membership in the club.
• After the argument, she resigned herself to the fact that their friendship was over.
• The minister resigned over policy differences.
• I have resigned myself to working late tonight.