resignation

noun
UK: /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/
US: /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/

  1. The act of officially stating that you are leaving a job or position.

    1. His resignation was a shock to everyone in the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company accepted her resignation immediately, effective at the end of the month. [ ] [ ]

  2. A document containing a formal statement of leaving a job.

    1. She handed in her resignation yesterday, feeling relieved. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please submit your letter of resignation to the human resources department. [ ] [ ]

  3. Acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.

    1. There was a sense of resignation in his voice when he spoke about the illness. [ ] [ ]
    2. She faced the challenge with quiet resignation, knowing there was no easy solution. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

departure termination notice abdication submission acquiescence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resignation" in English means: The act of officially stating that you are leaving a job or position., A document containing a formal statement of leaving a job., Acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable..

The phonetic transcription of "resignation" is /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resignation": departure, termination, notice, abdication, submission, acquiescence.

Example usage of "resignation": "His resignation was a shock to everyone in the company.". More examples on the page.