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resign in Malay

meletak jawatan

/ɹiːˈsaɪn//ɹɪˈzaɪn/

resign in Malay: meletak jawatan. In English, resign means to give up; to relinquish ownership of.

Malay words for resign

quit a job or position
meletak jawatan

English meaning of resign

  1. verb To give up; to relinquish ownership of.
  2. verb To hand over (something to someone), place into the care or control of another.
  3. verb To voluntarily leave (a job or position), in particular a hard-fought position of high status.
  4. verb To submit passively; to give up as hopeless or inevitable.

Full definition of resign

resign in a sentence

  • I am resigning in protest of the unfair treatment of our employees.
  • He resigned the crown to follow his heart.
  • He had no choice but to resign the game and let his opponent become the champion.

Synonyms of resign

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Questions about resign in Malay

What is the meaning of resign in Malay?
Resign in Malay is meletak jawatan.
Apakah maksud resign dalam bahasa Melayu?
Resign: meletak jawatan.
What does resign mean in English?
Resign means to give up; to relinquish ownership of.

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