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The club president chose to resign after moving away.
What does Resign mean?
Resign means officially leave a position.
Dictionary definition
To officially leave a job, role, or position.
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A team leader may resign if they can no longer do the role well.
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The article explained why public officials sometimes resign after making a major mistake.
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MeaningResign means officially leave a position.
ExampleExample: The club president chose to resign after moving away.
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- ri · zyn
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- zyn
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- Put a little extra energy on zyn.
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Synonyms
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step downUse for leaving an official role.
quitUse for leaving a job or activity.
leave officeUse for leaving a public or leadership position.
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Resign word family
Base word
resign
verb
resigns
Leaves a position now or often.
verb
resigned
Left a position in the past.
noun
resignation
The act of officially leaving a role.
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