Word
resume
Phoneticsre·sume
/ˈɹɛzəˌmeɪ/
Definitions
01to start again
B1 · Intermediate
v. to start an activity again after a pause or break.
v. to recommence an activity or process after an interruption or pause. Often used transitively with an object or intransitively.
日本語:再開する※
“The rain stopped, so the players were able to resume the tennis match.”
“After a brief adjournment to review the new evidence, the judge ordered the trial to resume the following morning.”
Usage
Commonly followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
02job application document
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. a short document describing your education and work history that you send to a company when you want a job.
n. a formal document outlining an individual's professional history, skills, and education, typically submitted for employment purposes.
日本語:履歴書※
Español:resumé
“He sent his resume to five different companies but hasn't heard back yet.”
“The hiring manager spent less than a minute scanning each resume before deciding which candidates to invite for an initial interview.”
Pitfall
I need to update my resume's.
I need to update my resume.
The word 'resume' is a countable noun; do not add an apostrophe unless you are showing possession.
Teaching tip
In British English, 'CV' is much more common, whereas 'resume' is the standard term in the United States and Canada.
Synonyms
03a summary
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a short description that gives the main facts or ideas about something.
n. a brief summary or synopsis of a larger work or situation.
“The book ends with a brief resume of the main characters' lives.”
“The final chapter provides a concise resume of the experimental findings, linking them back to the original hypothesis proposed in the introduction.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “resume” in context.
Verb
01. briefly resume the discussion
“The committee will briefly resume the discussion after a short coffee break.”
adv + verb + noun
02. resume normal operations
“The airport is expected to resume normal operations by tomorrow morning after the storm clears.”
verb + adj + noun
03. resume their seats
“The audience was asked to resume their seats as the second act was about to begin.”
verb + possessive + noun
04. resume work on the project
“The construction crew will resume work on the project once the funding is secured.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
Noun
05. impressive resume
“She has an impressive resume with over ten years of experience in international law.”
adj + noun
06. resume of accomplishments
“His resume of accomplishments made him the standout candidate for the executive position.”
noun + of + noun
07. submit a resume
“Candidates are required to submit a resume and a cover letter through the online portal.”
verb + noun
Adverb
08. immediately resume
“The peace talks will immediately resume following the signing of the temporary ceasefire.”
adv + verb
Confusables
Resume is the verb for starting again; résumé or CV is the document for job applications.
RememberResume = Restart. Résumé = Recruitment.
Résumé = CV; resume = begin again. In modern English, context and formatting usually distinguish them.
Real-World Examples
“Retro collections are started, or resumed; jewel-cases of PS1 classics or cardboard boxes with SNES or Mega Drive games have started to colonise the living-room shelves.” “Kumamoto General Hospital resumed normal outpatient services on 5 August , after suspending them following the earthquake on 28 July.” “In fact it only pauses such processes, which resume if the person is re-elected.” Etymology
From Anglo-Norman resumer, Middle French resumer, from Latin resumere, from re- + sumere (“to take”).
Borrowed from French résumé, past participle of résumer (“to summarize”), from Latin resūmere (“to take back”); compare resume.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0