Resumption
noun
The act of starting something again after a pause or interruption.
There is a likely possibility of the resumption of the peace talks next week.
Often appears as...
- resumption of talks
- resumption of duties
noun
The act of taking up or going on with again after interruption.
The judge ordered for a resumption of the hearing as soon as all parties are ready.
Often appears as...
- resumption of proceedings
- resumption of trial
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The act of starting something again after a pause or interruption.
There is a likely possibility of the resumption of the peace talks next week.
Often appears as...
- resumption of talks
- resumption of duties
noun
The act of taking up or going on with again after interruption.
The judge ordered for a resumption of the hearing as soon as all parties are ready.
Often appears as...
- resumption of proceedings
- resumption of trial
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Hint
Use 'resumption' to suggest expected continuation after a break.
The staff eagerly awaited the resumption of their weekly meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Action Renewal
'Resumption' often refers to activities or routines getting back to normal.
With the resumption of international flights, tourism started to recover.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
'Resumption' usually carries a positive tone, implying a return to a desired state.
Residents celebrated the resumption of electricity supply after the outage.
Compare with
continuationreinstaterenewreopeningrestartresurgencerevival
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Severine Autesserre: To...
that are so necessary for sustainable peace. The resulting inattention to local conflicts leads to inadequate peacebuilding in the short term and potential war resumption in the long term.
Video examples
Severine Autesserre: To...
that are so necessary for sustainable peace. The resulting inattention to local conflicts leads to inadequate peacebuilding in the short term and potential war resumption in the long term.
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Quote examples
Brent Scowcroft
American Public Servant
First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and the resumption of conflict.
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Leroy Chiao
American Astronaut
Our task was doing maintenance and repairs to keep the station in a good state for the return of the shuttle flights and resumption of major ISS construction.
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Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Divorce: a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries.
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Salmon P. Chase
American Politician
The way to resumption is to resume.
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Brent Scowcroft
American Public Servant
First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and the resumption of conflict.
Quote examples
Leroy Chiao
American Astronaut
Our task was doing maintenance and repairs to keep the station in a good state for the return of the shuttle flights and resumption of major ISS construction.
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Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Divorce: a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries.
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Salmon P. Chase
American Politician
The way to resumption is to resume.
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