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Definition resume in American English

resume verb

verb
/rɪˈzum/
1

to start something again after stopping temporarily

Example

Shall we resume after lunch?

Example

After saying that, Tom resumed his work and ignored us completely.

Synonyms and related words
come back to replay repeat
1.1

to be started again after being stopped temporarily

Example

Talks will resume later.

Synonyms and related words
start begin arise
2

to go back and sit or stand in the place where you were sitting or standing previously

Example

He came back from the window and resumed his seat.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
Definition resume in American English