resumption

Language: en

🇺🇸 /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The act of beginning again or continuing something after an interruption; the recommencement of an activity or process.; The act of taking back or reclaiming something that was previously given up or lost.; The act of assuming or taking on again a role, title, or responsibility.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable

Collocations

resumption of hostilitiesresumption of talksresumption of workresumption of traderesumption of servicesresumption of diplomatic relations

Derivatives

resumeresumableresumptive

Synonyms

renewalrestartrecommencementcontinuationrevivalrestoration

Antonyms

cessationsuspensioninterruptiondiscontinuation

Commonly confused

resume
EN: 'Resume' is the verb meaning to begin again; 'resumption' is the noun form referring to the act of resuming.
résumé
EN: 'Résumé' (with accents) is a document summarizing one's qualifications; 'resumption' means the act of starting again.

Spelling tips

EN: Do not confuse 'resumption' (the act of resuming) with 'résumé' (a CV). Note the single 'm' in 'resumption' versus the double 'm' pattern some might expect.

💬 Examples

  1. The resumption of peace talks gave hope to both sides of the conflict.

  2. The resumption of the territory by the government was met with resistance.

  3. Her resumption of the chairmanship was welcomed by all board members.