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

What comes next is also far from certain: additional U.S. strikes, Iran's retaliation, a resumption of diplomacy, even? —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 22 June 2025

Officials said the resumption of regular runway operations is expected to ease congestion at the airport, which has been struggling with staffing shortages, technical problems and the ongoing construction. —Joe Hernandez, NPR, 2 June 2025

Gaza Israel agreed to a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal that reportedly includes a 60-day truce, a full hostage release and the resumption of aid flows via UN agencies. —Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025

Just days after a Texas oil firm shocked California environmentalists and regulators by announcing the resumption of offshore oil production near Santa Barbara County, a court has ordered the company to cease further coastal construction or repairs until the company obtains official approvals. —Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025

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