Definition of: resign

(ri·zīn′) v.t.
1. To give up, as a position, office, or trust.
2. To relinquish (a privilege, claim, etc.).
3. To give over (oneself, one's mind, etc.), as to fate or domination.
—v.i.
4. To resign a position, etc. See synonyms under ABANDON. [<OF resigner <L resignare sign back, transfer, cancel <re- back + signare sign]
—re·sign′er noun