resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

1

: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement

2

: a return to payment in specie

Examples of resumption in a Sentence

The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.

Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.

Recent Examples on the Web

Israelis protest the return to war For three days, thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in protest of the resumption of the war, calling instead for talks to resume that would release the remaining 59 living and dead hostages still held in Gaza. —Daniel Estrin, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025

The resumption of fighting won Netanyahu back the support of Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister who quit the government in protest against January’s ceasefire deal. —Mike Schwartz, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025

The resumption of hostilities marks the continuation of a yearslong conflict in Gaza, which began Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas militants invaded Israel and killed about 1,200 civilians and took 251 hostages, according to U.S. officials. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025

In the first round, Hamas freed Israeli hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel and the resumption of aid into Gaza. —Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin resumption-, resumptio, from Latin resumere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resumption

• assumption
• consumption
• presumption
• subsumption
• gumption
• sumption

Kids Definition

resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

: the action of resuming