resignation
Translation
resignation, quitting, acceptance, submission
Examples
He handed in his resignation yesterday.
He handed in his resignation yesterday.
She accepted her fate with resignation.
She accepted her fate with resignation.
Grammar Patterns
hand in/offer one's resignation to give notice of leaving a job He handed in his resignation.
a letter of resignation a formal letter to leave a job Her letter of resignation was on the desk.
with resignation in a way that shows acceptance of sth. bad She sighed with resignation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quitting, leaving (job); acceptance, patience (acceptance). Antonyms: resistance, defiance (acceptance)
Etymology
From Latin 'resignare' (unseal, give up), from 're-' (back) + 'signare' (to sign). The idea is 'signing back' one's position.
Memory Tips
Think of having to 're-sign' a document to give your job back. For the other meaning, you are 're-signed' to your fate.