resumes; resumed; resuming
formal
1
: to begin again after stopping
The game resumed after the rain stopped.
Negotiations have resumed.
After the rain stopped, the teams resumed play.
She sat down and resumed her work.
2
: to take (a seat, place, position, etc.) again : to go back to (something)
He shook his visitor's hand and resumed his seat.
I resumed my place at the podium.
She will be resuming her position at the company.
variants
or resume
also resumé
ˈrɛzəˌmeɪ,
British ˈrɛzjʊˌmeɪ
plural résumés or resumes
1
US
a
: a short document describing your education, work history, etc., that you give an employer when you are applying for a job
If you would like to be considered for the job, please submit your résumé.
called also (chiefly British) curriculum vitae
b
: a list of achievements
His musical résumé includes performances at Carnegie Hall, a stint with the New York Philharmonic, and two Grammys.
2
formal
: a short description of things that have happened : summary
a brief résumé of the news
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“Resume.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/resume. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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