📄resume

verb, noun
/rɪˈzjuːm/ (verb), /ˈrɛzjʊmeɪ/ (noun)

Meaning

to begin again after a pause; or a summary of one’s qualifications and work experience
to start again after a pause or interruption

Example Sentences

She resumed her studies after a two-year break.

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

Example Expressions

resume work

Synonyms

restart, continue, proceed, recommence, renew
Entry 1
restart, continue, proceed, recommence
Entry 2
continue, restart, renew, recommence

Antonyms

pause, stop, suspend, halt, discontinue
Entry 1
pause, stop, suspend
Entry 2
stop, pause, halt, discontinue

Collocations

resume work, resume studies, resume operations, submit resume, resume activities, resume duties, resume negotiations, resume services
Entry 1
resume work, resume studies, resume operations, submit resume
Entry 2
resume work, resume activities, resume duties, resume operations, resume negotiations, resume services

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