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Definition resign in American English

resign verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/rɪˈzaɪn/
1

to state formally that you are leaving a job permanently

Example

It now seems clear that she will resign her directorship immediately.

Example

He made it clear that he was not resigning from active politics.

Example

He was forced to resign as mayor.

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Definition resign in American English