Cool MateResignation
UK /["/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃn/"]/
Definition
the act of giving up your job or position; the occasion when you do this
In simple words: Giving up a job or position.
Examples
- Her resignation from the company shocked all her colleagues who admired her dedication.
- After much thought, he submitted his resignation letter to the human resources department.
- The CEO accepted the resignation of the CFO due to differences in strategic vision.
- In the face of insurmountable challenges, she showed resignation and quietly accepted her fate.
- His resignation to the difficult circumstances helped him maintain inner peace despite setbacks.
Usage notes
Use 'resignation' in formal contexts, such as business or official communications. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
resignation + of object (e.g. resignation of a position)
Memory hint
Think of 'resign' as leaving and 'nation' as a place you leave from.
Collocations
- immediate
- shock
- sudden
- hand in
- submit
- tender
- be effective
- become effective
- letter
- announcement
- speech
- resignation as
- resignation from
- a call for somebody’s resignation
- a letter of resignation
- resignation on (the) grounds of something
- immediate
- shock
- sudden
- hand in
- submit
- tender
- be effective
- become effective
- letter
- announcement
- speech
- resignation as
- resignation from
- a call for somebody’s resignation
- a letter of resignation
- resignation on (the) grounds of something
- weary
- quiet
- in resignation
- with resignation
- resignation to
- a look of resignation
- a sigh of resignation
Synonyms
- quit
- departure
- abdication
- withdrawal
- step-down
Antonyms
- employment
- retention
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'resign' as a verb instead of the noun 'resignation'.
- Using 'resignation' in informal settings where 'quitting' would be more appropriate.