Definition of Resume

to start an action again after a break or disruption

Examples of Resume in a sentence

After the child’s 3-day suspension for fighting at school, he was able to resume his studies at school as long as he did not get in trouble again.  🔊

At the factory, workers must resume work immediately after their half-hour lunch break or their pay will be docked.  🔊

Coughing stopped the speaker, so he got a drink of water before he was able to resume his speech.  🔊

“We will resume service,” the phone message announced, “when the power lines outside have been fixed.”  🔊

The teacher knew she could resume her lesson next week about DNA instead of keeping the class late.  🔊

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