Resign
Meaning
to formally announce that you are leaving a job
हिंदी मेंइस्तीफ़ा देना
How this word actually lands
“Resign” is completely normal British English, but Indian English sometimes uses it in very formal combinations that sound heavier than necessary in Britain. For example, “I have resigned from my post” is grammatically correct, but “I have resigned” or “I have handed in my notice” is much more natural in everyday workplace English. “Hand in my notice” is especially useful because it describes the practical action of telling your employer that you are leaving. In a conversation with a British colleague, you might say, “I've handed in my notice. My last day is next Friday.” “Resign from my post” sounds formal and slightly bureaucratic rather than wrong.
Example Sentences
“She resigned from her post after ten years with the company.”
दस वर्षों तक कंपनी में रहने के बाद उसने अपने पद से इस्तीफ़ा दे दिया।
⚠ Common Mistake
Confused with "re-sign" (to sign again) — same spelling without the hyphen, different meaning entirely.
Good to Know
- Synonyms
- quit, step down
- Antonyms
- join
Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 3 September 2026
← Back to all 677 words