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resignationthe act of giving up a job or position

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the act of giving up a job or position

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 사직, 사임, 퇴직

Korean pronunciation: 레지그**네이**션

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's sudden resignation left everyone wondering if he was secretly planning to become a YouTuber.
  • She handed in her resignation with a smile, finally free from her micromanaging boss.
  • His resignation was so dramatic that it deserved an Oscar for best workplace performance.

resignation

NOUN

//ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən//

the act of giving up a job or position

resignation concept
💡 Concept

An employee submits her resignation letter to the surprised manager

resignation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Resignation from designation, dedication to nation

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootsign
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'resignare' (to unseal, cancel, or give up), composed of the prefix 're-' (back) and 'signare' (to sign or seal). The word entered English via Old French 'resignation' in the 14th century.

🎵Rhyme

designationinationnation
designation
ination
nation

🔗Collocations

submit one's resignation
tender resignation
resignation letter
accept resignation
force resignation
resignation speech
with resignation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO's sudden resignation left everyone wondering if he was secretly planning to become a YouTuber.

She handed in her resignation with a smile, finally free from her micromanaging boss.

😄 Fun example

His resignation was so dramatic that it deserved an Oscar for best workplace performance.

The politician's resignation came after the scandal broke out.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

retirementdeparturewithdrawalabdicationsurrender

Antonyms

appointmentemploymenthiring

Related

resignquitleavedismissterminate

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