Resigning Meaning in English
word · lemma: resign
ɹiˈsaɪnɪŋ/, /ɹiˈzaɪnɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈzaɪnɪŋ
ri-SINE-ing
rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ
ri-ZINE-ing
Definition
Leaving a job or official position on your own decision, usually by choice rather than being fired.
Usage & Nuances
'Resigning' is formal and used for jobs, positions, or official roles. Collocates with 'from a job/position/post'. Not used for temporary quitting. Different from 'retiring' (stopping work due to age). Do not confuse with 'fired' or 'laid off'.
Spanish: renunciar - dimitirPortuguese (BR): renunciar - pedir demissãoPortuguese (PT): demitir-se - renunciarChinese (Simplified): 辞职Chinese (Traditional): 辭職Hindi: इस्तीफा देनाArabic: الاستقالةBengali: পদত্যাগ করাRussian: уходить в отставку - подавать в отставкуJapanese: 辞任するVietnamese: từ chứcKorean: 사임하다Turkish: istifa etmekUrdu: استعفیٰ دیناIndonesian: mengundurkan diri
Example Sentences
She is resigning from her job tomorrow.
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After many years, he is finally resigning as manager.
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The president is resigning because of health reasons.
basic
I heard you’re resigning next month. Is that true?
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He ended the meeting by announcing he’d be resigning soon.
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Most people were shocked when she mentioned she was resigning.
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