Resign Definition & Meaning
resign
- verb
- leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; "She vacated the position when she got pregnant"; "The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds"
- give up or retire from a position; "The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month"; "The chairman resigned over the financial scandal"
- part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"
- accept as inevitable; "He resigned himself to his fate"
"Resign" in song lyrics
See how resign is used in real songs:
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"And then at my request I ask him to resign"
Aceyalone — The Grandfather Clock -
"And suckers have to backtrack, regroup, resign"
Black Sheep — Me and My Brother -
"I hold a rapper to the flames until I make him resign"
Brother Ali — When the Beat Comes In
Words that rhyme with resign
Usage tips for "resign"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "resign" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for resign to find words that pair well.