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resume Definition

re·sume (ri zo̵̅o̅m′, -zyo̵̅o̅m′)

transitive verb -·sumed′, -·sum′·ing

    1. to take, get, or occupy again to resume one's seat
    2. to take back or take on again to resume a former name
  2. to begin again or go on with again after interruption to resume a conversation
  3. to summarize or make a résumé of

Etymology: ME resumen, to assume < MFr resumer < L resumere < re-, again + sumere, to take: see consume

intransitive verb

to begin again or go on again after interruption

resume Related Forms
re·sum′·able adjective
resume Synonyms

resume

v.

take up again, reassume, begin again, continue, recommence, reoccupy, go on, go on with, renew, reopen, recapitulate, return, keep on, carry on, keep up, pick up; see also continue 2.

Antonyms stop*, cease*, discontinue.

resume Usage Examples

Object

  • whaling: Norway complied with the moratorium until 1993, when it resumed commercial whaling.
  • negotiation: It is also planned to resume negotiations on new conventions with Poland and Chile.
  • execution: Signals cannot awaken the suspended thread; they remain pending until the thread resumes execution.
  • downloads: It allows you to pause and resume downloads, very handy.
  • chair: Mr Wilkinson resumed the Chair and thanked the meeting for their continued confidence in him.
  • testing: We will resume testing in further locations on 28 June.

Converse of object

  • write: You can also read a resume written by the firm.
  • craft: But it's one thing to know the value of a carefully crafted resume.
  • submit: I hope the same problem doesn't exist in Orlando next year. submitted resumes based on job postings from their web sites.

Preposition: at

  • pm: Resume Meeting The meeting was resumed at 8.50 pm.

Adjective modifier

  • brief: Alter a brief resume of what was best in the GWR, we begin our journey from Paddington, where else?
  • impressive: Give samples of your portfolio, and of course, show off that impressive resume.
  • quick: This letter is a very quick resume of a complicated issue that has put the Royal in this situation.

Modifies a noun

  • template: Resume templates Offers resume and cover letter templates to download, writing tips and an interview guide.
  • sample: Free resume sample and many other free services for the job seeker.
  • writing: How would the appropriate resume writing help up the how.. .
  • writer: Resume Service Resume writing services by a resume writer published in over 25 books.

Modifying Another Word

  • forthwith: On this basis the consultations were resumed forthwith with meeting, held on January 26th and 27th, and February 3rd.

Noun used with modifier

  • sample: Resume, curriculum vitae and cover letter writing tips, sample resumes, sample cover letters, thank.. .

Present participle complement

  • write: In the 1990s, Edward resumed writing for the stage.