resumption

noun
UK: /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
US: /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

  1. The act of starting something again after it has stopped.

    1. The game's resumption is in ten minutes
    2. Following the resumption of talks, progress has been slow but steady

  2. Taking something back that was previously taken away or given.

    1. I look forward to the resumption of peace.
    2. The resumption of his former duties made him very happy and satisfied.

Synonyms

recommencement renewal reactivation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resumption" in English means: The act of starting something again after it has stopped., Taking something back that was previously taken away or given..

The phonetic transcription of "resumption" is /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/ in British English and /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resumption": recommencement, renewal, reactivation.

Example usage of "resumption": "The game's resumption is in ten minutes". More examples on the page.