verb · formal
resign
/rɪˈzaɪn/re·SIGN
Band 6-7speakingtask2
to formally leave a job or position, usually by giving notice
Examples
“After the scandal the minister resigned from his post.”
“She resigned because she wanted to pursue a different career.”
“He resigned in protest at the company's policy.”
Band 8 sentence
“Under mounting pressure he tendered his resignation and promised a smooth handover to his successor.”
Collocations
- resign from
- tender one's resignation
- resign in protest
Word family
resign verbresigned verb (past/p.p.)resignation noun
Common mistakes
I will resign my job tomorrow.→I will resign tomorrow.
He resigned on last Friday.→He resigned last Friday.
Say it for a higher band
5quit→6leave→7+resign
Synonyms
quit
step down
Easily confused
quit
“She quit her job after the argument with her manager.”
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