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English to English verb 1. leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily  She vacated the position when she got pregnant|The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds source: wordnet30
2. give up or retire from a position The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month|The chairman resigned over the financial scandal source: wordnet30
3. part with a possession or right I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest|resign a claim to the throne source: wordnet30
4. accept as inevitable He resigned himself to his fate source: wordnet30
5. To affix one's signature to, a second time; to sign again. source: webster1913
6. 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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