resign synonyms

resign

v.

  1. To relinquish

    surrender, capitulate, give up; see abandon 1, yield 1.

  2. To leave one's employment

    quit, leave, retire, step down, drop out, stand down, stand aside, end one's services, walk out, hand in one's resignation, give notice, leave office, abdicate, cease work, sign off, ask for one's time*, chuck one's job*, toss up one's job*.

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