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

Comparing encounters with Chinese nationals in October and November 2023 to the same months in 2024, Cartwright found a 76 percent reduction in encounters, despite the resumption of deportation flights. —Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025

The volcano's activity will likely proceed with further pauses and resumptions. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

Her visit will mark a resumption of U.S. diplomatic engagement with the transitional government in Syria. —Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024

This pullback offers an opportunity to add bullish exposure, particularly as momentum indicators stabilize and suggest a resumption of the prior trend. —CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024

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

Kids Definition

resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

: the action of resuming