Definitions

resume

[ri-zoom] / rɪˈzum /

VERB

begin again

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue go on proceed regain reopen restart return to take up

STRONG

recapitulate recommence recoup repossess retake

WEAK

assume again carry on come back go on with keep on keep up occupy again pick up reassume reinstitute reoccupy take back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease complete end finish halt stop

résumé

NOUN

outline of experience

Synonyms

WEAK

CV abstract bio biography curriculum vitae digest epitome précis recapitulation review rundown sum summary summation summing-up synopsis vita work history

Example Sentences

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Edinburgh Airport says it is working to resume normal services after the site was evacuated due to reports of potentially suspicious items.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

There’s something else you can put on your resume, Mr. President.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Regular mail delivery and retail operations will resume on Saturday, June 20.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

It isn’t clear whether or when the talks might resume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Abigail described the decision to resume negotiations with France as “a master stroke of policy” because it averted a French war and removed the rationale for Hamilton’s army at one fell swoop.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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