resign

[ri-zahyn] / rɪˈzaɪn /

VERB

give up responsibility

Synonyms

STRONG

abandon abdicate capitulate cede drop fold forgo forsake leave quit relinquish renounce retire secede surrender terminate vacate waive yield

WEAK

bail out bow out cease work demit divorce oneself from drop out end service give notice give up the ship hand in resignation hand over hang it up separate oneself from sign off stand aside stand down step down throw in the towel turn over walk out wash hands of

Antonyms

STRONG

assert begin claim come continue defend do fight hold join keep maintain pursue remain retain win

WEAK

agree take on

Example Sentences

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He was the first in almost six centuries to become pope after his predecessor resigned.

From The Wall Street Journal

Strickland was pressured to resign this year and Vescovi was fired over their actions in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's not only for Tunbridge Wells, it's for the wider parts of Kent as well," added the chief executive, who has faced calls to resign over the supply issues.

From BBC

The only alternatives would be for Lopez to resign, for voters to remove him through a costly recall election, or through the passage of a state law expanding on violations that trigger removal.

From Los Angeles Times

She resigned in October, saying that she took full responsibility for the leak.

From BBC

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