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

The trip was part of a resumption of U.S. diplomatic engagement with the transitional government in Syria after the toppling of the Assad regime. —Barak Ravid, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024

Teams who were eliminated earlier in the Knockout Rounds enjoyed several days off between the end of their NBA Cup run and the resumption of regular-season play. —Nick Crain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Signs of a possible resumption of mining activity first emerged in October 2022 with the creation of the General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and Mines within the Salvadoran government. —Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

Repairs to the engines have taken the aircraft out of service, delaying Virgin Atlantic’s launch of flights to Accra and resumption of its Tel Aviv route until winter 2025-2026. —Jenni Reid, CNBC, 25 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