resign
Translation
to give up a job, to accept something unpleasant
Examples
He resigned from his job last week.
He resigned from his job last week.
She resigned herself to her fate.
She resigned herself to her fate.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to leave a job or position He resigned from his job last week.
((oneself)) ((to sth.)) to make oneself accept something unpleasant She resigned herself to her fate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quit, leave, step down; (resign oneself) accept, submit to
Etymology
From Latin 'resignare' (to unseal, cancel), from 're-' (back) + 'signare' (to sign).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the opposite of 'signing' on for a job. You are 'un-signing' or cancelling your position.