leave office

• Eine berufliche oder politische Position aufgeben, insbesondere ein Amt oder eine Amtsstellung niederlegen; auch in den Ruhestand gehen oder eine Stelle verlassen.

To resign, retire, or step down from a position of authority or employment, especially in a professional or political context.

1. Resign from a positionB2formal

   To formally give up a job or position of authority, especially in government or business.

   Aus dem Amt scheiden

   • The CEO decided to leave office after the scandal.
   • The president will leave office at the end of his term.
   • Many officials were forced to leave office due to corruption allegations.

2. Finish a workdayA2informal

   To depart from one's workplace at the end of the working day.

   Feierabend machen

   • I usually leave office around 6 PM.
   • She left office early to attend a doctor's appointment.
   • We can discuss this tomorrow when I leave office.