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resumptionthe action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/

Example Sentences

  • After the pizza delivery guy's bathroom break, the resumption of our movie night was delayed by 20 minutes.
  • The resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries marked a new era of cooperation.
  • Students eagerly awaited the resumption of in-person classes after months of online learning.

resumption

NOUN

[/rɪˈzʌmpʃən/]

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

After the long strike ended, the resumption of factory work filled the air with noise again.
💡 Concept

After the long strike ended, the resumption of factory work filled the air with noise again.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈzʌmpʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈzʌmpʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootsump-
Suffix--tion

🎵Rhyme

assumptionconsumptionpresumption
assumption
consumption
presumption

🔗Collocations

resumption of talks
resumption of trade
resumption of services
resumption of hostilities
gradual resumption
full resumption
resumption date

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After the pizza delivery guy's bathroom break, the resumption of our movie night was delayed by 20 minutes.

The resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries marked a new era of cooperation.

Students eagerly awaited the resumption of in-person classes after months of online learning.

😄 Fun example

The resumption of his snoring indicated that my husband had fallen asleep again during the romantic movie.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

renewalrestartcontinuationrecommencementrevival

Antonyms

cessationterminationsuspension

Related

resumeresurgencerestorationreinstatement

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