resume
/rɪˈzum/
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Also a noun
Meaning
To begin again or continue after an interruption.
The committee will resume the discussion after a brief lunch break.
Normal train service resumed this morning without any further delays.
To return to a seat, place, or position that was temporarily left.
The usher asked all guests to resume their seats before the lights dimmed.
Has the director resumed her post after the leave of absence?
How it's used
This means “start an activity again after an interruption”
- resume negotiations
“resume them.”
Both sides agreed to resume talks next week.
Collocations
- resume talks
- resume work
- resume normal operations
- resume a seat
Synonyms
- continue
- restart
- reoccupy
Meaning
A brief written summary of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience submitted by a job applicant.
She updated her resume before sending out applications to several design firms.
How many pages should an entry-level resume typically be?
Collocations
- submit a resume
- send a resume
- update a resume
- impressive resume
Synonyms
- curriculum vitae