demit
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈmɪt/
KK: /dɪˈmɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To resign from a job or position, giving it up voluntarily.
Example
After many years of service, she decided to demit her position as manager.
Tense Forms
Past: demitted
Past Participle: demitted
Conversation
Did you hear that Jenna decided to demit from her position on the committee?
Really? I thought she was really enjoying it.
Yeah, she said it was too much stress for her right now.
That makes sense; sometimes you just need to step back.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
resign
quit
depart
Antonyms
retain
hold
continue
transitive verb
Definition
To give up or resign from a position or duty.
Example
He decided to demit his position as chairman after many years of service.
Tense Forms
Past: demitted
Past Participle: demitted
Conversation
Did you hear that Mark decided to demit from his position at work?
Really? I didn't know he was thinking about that.
Yeah, he said he wanted to focus on his studies instead.
Root Explanation
Demit → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "mittere" (meaning to send). The word "demit" means to send down or away, often referring to resigning from a position.
Memory Tip
Think of 'sending down' ('de-') your responsibilities or position when you demit.
Visually Confused Words
emit
demerit
delimit
remit
dimit
deity
deist
debit