Meaning & use
resume
To begin again or continue something after a pause or interruption.
See it in a sentence
The meeting will resume in ten minutes once everyone returns from the break.
After the rain stopped, the players resumed the match almost immediately.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse this verb with résumé, the noun for a written summary of someone's work experience.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
stoppause
Another way to use it
2. noun
A short written summary of a person's education, skills, and work experience.
She updated her resume carefully before applying for the marketing position.
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