resigns; resigned; resigning
: to give up (a job or position) in a formal or official way
The senator was forced to resign his position.
The newspaper's editor resigned after the scandal.
He resigned from his job as principal of the school.
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“Resign.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/resign. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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