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

This public debate has not been killed off by the resumption of war between Israel and Hezbollah. —Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026

Immediately upon regaining control of the lowlands of São Tomé, the Portuguese dedicated scarce manpower and equipment to the resumption of sugar cultivation, the repair of the mills, and the terrorizing of new shipments of captives. —Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026

Trump’s role in the process Fortunately for the resumption of Miami-Venezuela service, a 1953 treaty between the countries allowing flights was not overturned in the past two decades of conflict, and remains in effect. —Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026

Environmental organizations, local residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health. —Clara Harter Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 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