resume — to begin again after a pause or interruption
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to begin again after a pause or interruption
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzum/
Example Sentences
- The Netflix series will resume next season after the dramatic cliffhanger.
- His resume was so impressive that HR called him before reading the cover letter.
- After the fire drill, students resumed their exam as if nothing happened.
resume
VERB[/rɪˈzum/]
to begin again after a pause or interruption
After a short break, workers resume building a house.
Resume the work before doubts assume and problems consume.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'resumer', derived from Latin 'resumere' meaning 'to take up again'. The Latin prefix 're-' (again) combines with 'sumere' (to take).
Breakdown
re- (again) + sume (take) + -e (verb ending) = resume (to take up again)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The Netflix series will resume next season after the dramatic cliffhanger.”
“His resume was so impressive that HR called him before reading the cover letter.”
“After the fire drill, students resumed their exam as if nothing happened.”
“She decided to resume her yoga practice after eating too much during the holidays.”
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