resign
This term carries a strong sense of formality and finality, typically associated with professional or political spheres. When used to describe leaving a job, it implies a voluntary act of stepping down, though in political contexts, it often occurs under external pressure or scandal. When paired with a reflexive pronoun as in "resign oneself," the meaning shifts from an active departure to a passive acceptance. This usage evokes a feeling of defeat or stoicism, where an individual stops resisting an inevitable and undesirable outcome.
Meanings
To voluntarily leave a job or a position of authority.
"The CEO decided to resign after the scandal broke."
To formally give up a position, office, or claim.
"She resigned her seat in parliament to pursue a career in law."
To accept something unpleasant that cannot be avoided.
"He resigned himself to the fact that he would have to work through the weekend."