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resigning

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈsaɪnɪŋ// re·sign·ing

v. giving up your job or position in a formal way. You do this when you decide to leave your company or office.

v. the present participle of 'resign'; refers to the act of formally giving up a job or office. Often used in the progressive aspect to describe a current or upcoming departure.


SIMPLE

She is resigning from her job next week.

CONTEXTUAL

The CEO is resigning after ten years of service to spend more time with his family.

COMPLEX

By resigning before the investigation concluded, the official hoped to preserve his reputation and secure a private sector role without the shadow of a public scandal.

Synonyms
Usage

Often takes the preposition 'from' when mentioning the specific role or company.

Pitfall

He is resigning his jobHe is resigning from his jobWhile 'resign' can be transitive for a title (resign the presidency), it typically requires 'from' when referring to a general job or employer.

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