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English to English verb
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leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily |  | Example: She vacated the position when she got pregnant
The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds
source: wordnet30
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give up or retire from a position | | Example: The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month
The chairman resigned over the financial scandal
source: wordnet30
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part with a possession or right | | Example: I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
resign a claim to the throne
source: wordnet30
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accept as inevitable | | Example: He resigned himself to his fate
source: wordnet30
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To affix one's signature to, a second time; to sign again. | | source: webster1913
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To sign back; to return by a formal act; to yield to another; to surrender; -- said especially of office or emolument. Hence, to give up; to yield; to submit; -- said of the wishes or will, or of something valued; -- also often used reflexively. | | source: webster1913
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