resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

1

: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement

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 volcano's activity will likely proceed with further pauses and resumptions. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

Her visit will mark a resumption of U.S. diplomatic engagement with the transitional government in Syria. —Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024

This pullback offers an opportunity to add bullish exposure, particularly as momentum indicators stabilize and suggest a resumption of the prior trend. —CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024

More goods are expected to be imported into the US than normal for the remainder of this year as retailers face a potential resumption of the East Coast port strike, as well as tariff increases, the National Retail Federation said earlier this month. —Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024

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

Kids Definition

resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

: the action of resuming