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resume
1[ ri-zoom ]
verb (used with object)
- to take up or go on with again after interruption; continue:
to resume a journey.
- to take or occupy again:
to resume one's seat.
- to take or assume use or practice of again:
to resume her maiden name.
- to take back:
to resume the title to a property.
verb (used without object)
- to go on or continue after interruption:
The dancing is about to resume.
- to begin again.
resume
2[ rez-oo-mey, rez-oo-mey ]
noun
- a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job.
- a summing up; summary.
résumé
1/ ˈrɛzjʊˌmeɪ /
noun
- a short descriptive summary, as of events
- See curriculum vitaeanother name for curriculum vitae
resume
2/ rɪˈzjuːm /
verb
- to begin again or go on with (something adjourned or interrupted)
- tr to occupy again, take back, or recover
to resume possession
to resume one's seat
- tr to assume (a title, office, etc) again
to resume the presidency
- archaic.to summarize; make a résumé of
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Derived Forms
- reˈsumer, noun
- reˈsumable, adjective
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Other Words From
- re·sum·a·ble adjective
- re·sum·er noun
- un·re·sumed adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
If he did, it could be a sign that our politicians are ready to resume genuine policy-making across party lines.
As for the search, which will soon resume, Soelisto confessed that “the capability of our equipment is not optimum.”
They added that the shutdown was temporary and they plan to resume the trial in January.
Sharpton, well known for a series of controversial incidents earlier in his career, also played defense about his own resume.
Then, thanks to home care support, she was able to resume an independent life.
Fortunately, Massna had time to make his way through the Austrian skirmishers and resume his command.
One morning Tom was awakened by his faithful attendant to resume his weary journey.
I shall then give an account of my various excursions in an Appendix, and afterwards resume the thread of my journal.
He did not resume his book immediately, but sat for a while meditatively looking out into the garden.
When you happen to think of it; will you try never to allow yourself to resume that expression—that expression again?
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