resigned; resigning; resigns
Definition of resign
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: relegate, consign
especially
: to give (oneself) over without resistance
resigned herself to her fate
2
: to give up deliberately
especially
: to renounce (something, such as a right or position) by a formal act
re-sign
verb (2)
re-signed; re-signing; re-signs
Definition of re-sign (Entry 2 of 2)
: to sign again
especially
: to rehire (someone, such as an athlete) by means of a signed contract
: to sign up again
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The first known use of resign was in the 14th century
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