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

When Fulham gave the ball back to Brentford shortly after the resumption, King pressed with intensity, forcing the visitors into a hopeful long pass. —Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025

The Peruvian Ombudsman’s Office announced on Wednesday that protesters had reached an agreement to suspend demonstrations for 72 hours and allow the resumption of transit services. —Jimena De La Quintana, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025

And even in recent interviews given to promote the residency’s resumption, other band members were cagey about exactly what went down, before Neil himself let the cat out of the bag. —Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025

In conclusion, the resumption of Fed rate cuts should be a positive sign for stocks if historical precedents remain intact. —Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 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