Resign from Meaning in English

expression

US

ɹiˈsaɪn/, /ɹiˈzaɪn/, /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ /ˈfɹəm

ri-ZINE frum

UK

ɹɪˈzaɪn/ /fɹˈɒm

ri-ZINE from

Definition

To officially leave a job or position by telling your employer or organization that you are quitting.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in business, professional, or official contexts. Always followed by the position or organization: 'resign from my job', 'resign from the board'. More formal than 'quit'. Not used with voluntary social activities ('resign from the party' is correct, but 'resign from dinner' is not).

• Spanish: renunciar a - dimitir de
• Portuguese (BR): renunciar ao - demitir-se de
• Portuguese (PT): demitir-se de - renunciar a
• Chinese (Simplified): 辞去（职位）
• Chinese (Traditional): 辭去（職位）
• Hindi: से इस्तीफ़ा देना
• Arabic: يستقيل من
• Bengali: পদত্যাগ করা
• Russian: уйти в отставку - уволиться
• Japanese: 辞任する
• Vietnamese: từ chức
• Korean: 사임하다
• Turkish: istifa etmek
• Urdu: استعفیٰ دینا
• Indonesian: mengundurkan diri

Example Sentences

She decided to resign from her job last month.

basic

If you are unhappy, you can resign from the company.

basic

He plans to resign from the board next year.

basic

After the scandal, several officials had to resign from their positions.

natural

I never thought I’d resign from something I loved doing.

natural

He shocked everyone when he suddenly resigned from the committee.

natural