B2verbworkpolitics
US/rɪˈzuːm/
UK/rɪˈzjuːm/
to start again after a pause or interruption
In context
Talks will resume on Monday after a two-day break.
After the storm passed, the ferry resumed its normal service.
She resumed her studies once the children were old enough for school.
Words that go with resume
verb + noun
- resume talksThe two countries agreed to resume talks next month.
- resume workHe resumed work a week after the operation.
- resume serviceTrains will resume service as soon as the tracks are clear.
- resume normal activitiesYou can resume normal activities after two weeks.
- resume operationsThe factory resumed operations after the repairs.
verb + preposition
- resume afterClasses resume after the winter vacation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She resumed to work after lunch.Correct: She resumed work after lunch.