RESIGN

resign

Verb

  1. To give up or hand over (something to someone); to relinquish ownership of.
  2. To quit (a job or position).
    I am resigning in protest of the unfair treatment of our employees.
    He resigned the crown to follow his heart.
  3. To submit passively; to give up as hopeless or inevitable.
    After fighting for so long, she finally resigned to her death.
    He had no choice but to resign the game and let his opponent become the champion.

Verb (etymology 2)



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