resign

/ɹɪˈzaɪn/verb

To formally give up a job or position by choice.

Example sentences

“The manager resigned after ten years with the company.”
“She resigned from her job to start her own business.”

The g is silent: 'ri-ZINE'. 'Resign yourself to something' is a separate sense meaning to accept it reluctantly.

Synonyms for resign

quit
step down
leave
stand down

Often confused with resign

resign vs retire: retire (verb): To leave your job for good, usually because you have reached a certain age or for health reasons.

Related words

recruitTo find and sign up new people for a job, team, organization, or the military.layoffThe act of letting workers go because of budget cuts or lack of work, not because they did anything wrong.candidateSomeone trying to win an election or be chosen for a job or position.demotionA move down to a lower position, rank, or level.applicantA person who formally asks for something, such as a job or a place at a school.raiseExtra money added to your regular pay by your employer, usually as a lasting change.