Word
resumption
Phoneticsre·sump·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈzəmpʃən/
UK/ɹɪsˈʌmpʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the act of starting something again after it has stopped for a while. You use this when a meeting, a game, or a project begins once more after a break.
n. the act of beginning again or continuing after an interruption or hiatus. Often used in formal contexts regarding legal, political, or administrative processes.
Examples
“The resumption of the match depends on the weather.”
“The government announced the resumption of international flights after a three-month border closure.”
“Economists are closely monitoring the resumption of industrial activity, as the speed of the recovery will determine the fiscal policy for the next quarter.”
Examples
simple
“The resumption of the match depends on the weather.”
contextual
“The government announced the resumption of international flights after a three-month border closure.”
complex
“Economists are closely monitoring the resumption of industrial activity, as the speed of the recovery will determine the fiscal policy for the next quarter.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general concept of restarting; countable when referring to a specific instance of starting again.
Real-World Examples
“The country’s oil is heavy, sour crude, the type refineries on the US Gulf Coast are built to process, making the resumption of Venezuelan imports a direct benefit to those plants.” “Following those strikes, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep alarm about the resumption of Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the renewed threats to maritime navigation.” 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
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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