Resign

Definition

Resign typically denotes a formal act or instance of relinquishing a held position or office.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈzaɪn/
• Respelling: ri-ZINE (with "ri" as in "rid," and "ZINE" rhyming with "mine")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈzaɪn/
• Respelling: ri-ZINE (similar to American English, with "ri" as in "rid," and "ZINE" rhyming with "mine")

In both dialects, "resign" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "ZINE." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, making it straightforward and easy to recognize.

Etymology

The word "resign" comes from the Old French "resigner" and directly from Latin "resignare" which means "to annul, cancel, give back, give up". It is composed of the prefix "re-" (meaning back) and "signare" (meaning to mark), derived from "signum" (meaning a mark or sign).

Derivatives

• Resignation
• Resigner
• Unresigned
• Resignedly
• Resignedness

Synonyms

• Abdicate
• Relinquish
• Step down

Antonyms

• Ascend
• Assume
• Undertake

Usage

The term "resign" is commonly used in professional or official settings to denote the act of voluntarily leaving a position, especially a high office or job. It's often followed by the preposition "from".

Related Terms

• Resignation
• Unresigned
• Resignedness

Detailed Definition

Verb

• General Usage: To give up an office or position, often formally.‍
• Example: The CEO decided to resign after the scandal.

• Law: To relinquish (a right, claim, agreement, etc.), especially by formal announcement.‍
• Example: He resigned his claim to the inheritance.