resign
Translation
to resign, to step down, to quit
Examples
He decided to resign from his job.
He decided to resign from his job.
She resigned herself to her fate.
She resigned herself to her fate.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to leave a job or position He decided to resign from his job.
((oneself to sth.)) to accept something unpleasant She resigned herself to her fate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quit, step down, leave; Antonyms: join, accept
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'signare' (to sign). It originally meant to 'un-sign' or cancel a document, like an employment contract.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-signing' your name off a list or contract to leave your position.