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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
2Or ré·su·mé
[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.
resume
1/ rɪˈzjuːm /
verb
to begin again or go on with (something adjourned or interrupted)
(tr) to occupy again, take back, or recover
to resume one's seat
to resume possession
(tr) to assume (a title, office, etc) again
to resume the presidency
archaic, to summarize; make a résumé of
résumé
2/ ˈrɛzjʊˌmeɪ /
noun
a short descriptive summary, as of events
another name for curriculum vitae
Spelling Note
Other Word Forms
- resumer noun
- resumable adjective
- unresumed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of resume1
Origin of resume2
Word History and Origins
Origin of resume1
Origin of resume2
Example Sentences
Shipments have yet to resume from Nexperia’s factories in Europe and China, the people said.
Israel has warned that, if Hamas failed to return the bodies, it will resume fighting in Gaza.
"We feel like there's still a need, a surge for as much aid as possible. Our goal is to resume aid distribution."
As he arrived in the US, Zelensky said Moscow was "rushing to resume dialogue as soon as it hears about Tomahawks".
China expressed willingness to resume negotiations with the U.S. through “equal-footed dialogue” to address mutual concerns.
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When To Use
There are two words that use the spelling resume, and they’re pronounced very differently, which can make things confusing. As a verb meaning “to continue,” resume is pronounced [ ri-zoom ], which can sound like it should be spelled rezoom. As a noun referring to a list of a person’s professional qualifications, resume is pronounced [ rez-oo-mey ]. To reflect this pronunciation, the noun is sometimes spelled in the French manner, with accent marks (résumé or resumé), but they are not required and it is better to avoid using them. How to spell resume: First, remember that you don’t need any accent marks to spell the noun resume. You can remember how to spell the middle part by remembering that a resume should include the sum of your professional accomplishments. Then just remember that the verb that means “to continue” is spelled the exact same way.
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