resign from a post; dismiss from a post
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to resign from a position one was hired for; to decline an offer of employment
formalUsually refers to a formal resignation from a position one was hired or appointed to, or turning down a job offer. Used in professional and official contexts.
After the contract expired, he decided to resign and seek opportunities abroad.
After careful consideration, she politely declined the high-paying position at that company.
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He declined the job offer for personal reasons just after receiving the acceptance letter.
verb
to dismiss someone from a hired position; to terminate employment
formalRefers to the employer's action of terminating an employee's contract and no longer employing them. Used in formal HR or management contexts.
Due to poor management, the company had to dismiss some of its executives.
The contract clearly stipulates that the employer can lawfully dismiss incompetent employees.
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The school board decided to dismiss the principal after evaluation.