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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Chandrasekharan's exit is the second instance where the chairman has resigned because of the rocky relationship with the Trusts.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Weary Tyler has resigned himself to blue-collar work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The chief constable of Staffordshire Police has resigned, ahead of a gross misconduct hearing regarding his behaviour.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Indonesia's central bank governor has resigned early as the country battles a weakening currency and other economic woes sparked by the Middle East war, the government said Monday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Mussolini has resigned and the King of Italy has taken over the government.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
