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

Those upgrades were surveyed ahead of Thursday’s resumption of service by security consultants working for the three major U.S. carriers. —Michael Wilner, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024

For Trump, the wait means a resumption of insane tweeting (He’s not allowed to leave the courthouse while the jury is there). —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024

This is the program’s ninth NCAA regionals appearance since Oregon’s resumption. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024

Approximately four inches of rain came down in under two hours and North Wilkesboro Speedway lost power, pushing the resumption of the Truck Series race to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 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