Meaning & use
resumption
The act of starting something again after it has been paused or interrupted.
See it in a sentence
The strike ended with the resumption of normal train services the next morning.
Talks between the two countries led to the resumption of trade after years of tension.
A note on using this word
Resumption is the noun form of 'resume' and is typically followed by 'of,' as in 'resumption of talks.'
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
suspension
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