Why Elephants Avoid The High Road

New Scientist ^ | 7-23-2006 | Roxanne Khamsi

[Tymesup]

Unless they're taking elevators, escalators or ski lifts, this strategy won't last very long.

[supercat]

here's something cool: the word "resign", when stated two different ways, means the opposite of itself.

I'm familiar with "sanction" having opposite meanings as noun and verb. What usage of "resign" does not have a meaning associated with giving up something (possibly hope)?

[thefactor]

for instance, if you "resign" a contract, you extend your employment. re-sign.