resumption

Everyday

1. (formal) Starting something again after it has stopped. tree →
2. The return of something that had paused: the resumption of lessons, of talks, of play. tree →

In the lessons

In news and formal notices, "resumption" is used for restarting things: "the resumption of train services", "the resumption of peace talks". In sport, it is the restart after a break. Everyday words are "restart" or "start again". Phrases: the resumption of play, resumption of talks, resumption of school.

Examples

• After the rain, there was a quick resumption of play. tree →
• Everyone was happy about the resumption of school after lockdown. tree →
• The resumption of train services was delayed. tree →
• Leaders agreed to the resumption of peace talks. tree →
• We waited for the resumption of the film after the advert. tree →
• The resumption of power came after three hours in the dark. tree →

Note

Formal noun from the verb "resume" (start again). Spelling: resumption has a "p" though resume does not. Do not confuse with "résumé" (a CV in the US) or "assumption" (something you think is true).