resign
verb (used without object)
to give up an office or position, often formally (often followed byfrom ).
has resigned
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present perfectof resign (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Hatem Dowidar, who was appointed to Vodafone’s board as e&’s nominee director, has resigned from the board with immediate effect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Hong Myung-bo has resigned as head coach of South Korea's men's national football team after they failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stage.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal has resigned after the Green Falcons exited in the first round.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour Party.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Vincent has just broken off with his “Miss Segatori,” the restaurant manager, and has resigned himself to a life alone.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
