resignation

CEFRC1

/ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of leaving a job or position officially.

  2. 02

    noun

    A calm acceptance of something unpleasant.

Examples

  • Resignation is the first lesson of life.

  • The company appealed for people to take voluntary resignation.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɹez.ɪɡˈnæɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A written or oral declaration that one resigns.

  2. An uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable.

  3. The act of resigning.

More examples

In context

  • We all speculated about the reasons for her resignation.

  • Jane tendered her resignation to the board of directors, but they refused.

  • With resignation I acknowledged that after the accident I would not be able to ski again.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English resignacion, resignacioun, from Old French resignation, from Medieval Latin resignātiōnem, accusative of resignātio. Equivalent to resign + -ation.