resignation

[US]/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. resignation

Phrases & Collocations

tender resignation

announce resignation

accept resignation

resignation notice

voluntary resignation

Example Sentences

the resignation of the sitting member.

They handed their resignations to the manager.

his resignation was a tactical gambit.

the resignations were tantamount to an admission of guilt.

on the point of resignation; at the point of death.

I sent in my resignation last week.

His resignation was merely a gesture.

bemused by the senator's resignation;

His resignation left a vacancy on the board of directors.

he submitted his resignation as an act of atonement.

they will present their resignations to forestall a vote of no confidence.

he tendered his resignation as leader.

his resignation was perceived as an act of treachery.

The minister’s resignation is a political hot potato.

His resignation will have a ripple effect on the whole department.

His sudden resignation caused quite a stir.

The real reasons for her resignation will come out in the wash.

Her resignation puts a different complexion on things.

His resignation caused quite a stir.

I submitted my resignation yesterday.

Real-world Examples

Her failure to deliver Brexit forced her resignation.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

The affair now being investigated has already prompted other resignations but Cardinal Becciu denies wrongdoing.

Source: BBC Listening September 2020 Collection

Prime Minister Khalid Bahah also tendered his resignation.

Source: CRI Online January 2015 Collection

Renzi will hand in his resignation today.

Source: NPR News Summary December 2016

Demonstrators demanded the resignation of top officials.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2023

Mr. Rota announced his resignation in parliament.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2023

Is this the great resignation of women leaders?

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

The demonstrators demanded the resignation of top officials.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2023

I must hand in my resignation at once.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 3

So, this headline describes the resignation as a win.

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

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