Dictionary

To give up; to relinquish ownership of.

To hand over (something to someone), place into the care or control of another.

To quit (a job or position).

Example: He resigned the crown to follow his heart.

To submit passively; to give up as hopeless or inevitable.

Example: After fighting for so long, she finally resigned to her death.

To sign again; to provide one's signature again.

(by extension) To sign a contract renewing or restarting a professional relationship, such as that of a professional athlete with a sports team.