# resumption

/ɹiˈzəmpʃən/ (US) · /ɹɪsˈʌmpʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/resumption
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the general concept of restarting; countable when referring to a specific instance of starting again.

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