resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

1

: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement

Resumption of the game is expected soon.

2

: a return to payment in specie

Examples of resumption in a Sentence

The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.

Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.

Recent Examples on the Web

The official said the attacks were limited and do not represent a resumption of major combat operations against Iran. —Courtney Kube, NBC news, 28 May 2026

Even if the Strait of Hormuz opens immediately, the full resumption of the oil trade and traffic flows could take two or three months. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 May 2026

Reopening the strait with military force could take weeks, Ferreira said, pushing the most ambitious timeline for resumption of normal traffic well into July. —Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 May 2026

As swirling rumors and escalating fears mount of imminent US-Israeli strikes, there is a growing sense of inevitability among many Iranians about the resumption of hostilities. —Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin resumption-, resumptio, from Latin resumere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resumption

• assumption
• consumption
• presumption
• subsumption
• gumption
• sumption

Kids Definition

resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

: the action of resuming