Definitions

resume

[ri-zoom] / rɪˈzum /

VERB

begin again

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue go on proceed regain reopen restart return to take up

STRONG

recapitulate recommence recoup repossess retake

WEAK

assume again carry on come back go on with keep on keep up occupy again pick up reassume reinstitute reoccupy take back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease complete end finish halt stop

résumé

NOUN

outline of experience

Synonyms

WEAK

CV abstract bio biography curriculum vitae digest epitome précis recapitulation review rundown sum summary summation summing-up synopsis vita work history

Example Sentences

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It is updating paint and bathrooms in Cracker Barrel restaurants, but has no immediate plans to resume the extensive store remodeling that sparked so much outcry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

After a tense calm was restored on Monday, Iran warned it would resume hostilities if Israel continued to attack Lebanon.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In March, a federal judge halted aboveground construction, but an appeals court quickly allowed work to resume through June while the case proceeds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

So long as Nvidia continues to use all three suppliers and memory demand outstrips overall supply, Micron should resume its rally.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Before I could resume my seat-occupied sprawl, the kid was standing in the aisle next to my seat.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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