verb
- to quit a job or position voluntarily
- to accept something unpleasant that cannot be changed
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘resign’
Usage: often used with reflexive pronouns or ‘to’
Examples
- The CEO resigns from her position effective immediately.
- He resigns his post after the scandal breaks.
- She resigns herself to working late tonight.
- The coach resigns after a disappointing season.
- He resigns to his fate and stops complaining.
- The minister resigns over policy disagreements.
- She resigns herself to the long commute.