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resign

CEFR: B2

To voluntarily and formally give up, surrender, and leave a job, executive office, or official position.

Synonyms

step down
vacate
abdicate

Common Collocations

resign from office
tender a resignation
resign in protest

Example Sentence

The chief executive officer decided to resign following a shareholder revolt over proposed executive remuneration.

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