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

On a shorter-term bias, GLD recently advanced from a triangle pattern in a bullish catalyst that marks a resumption of the prevailing uptrend after a period of consolidation. —Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025

Many members of the AfD even align with Russia, advocating for resumption of trade, opposing efforts to end Germany’s dependence on Russian oil, and are hostile to NATO. —Rebeccah Heinrichs, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025

The French carrier is preparing for a larger scale resumption of transits through the Suez Canal as October’s ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold up. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025

Putin arrives in India for two-day state visit Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day state visit, marking the resumption of regular high-level exchanges between Russia and India. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 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