Meaning
Resumption (noun) refers to the act of starting something again after it has been stopped or interrupted. It implies continuation following a break, pause, or suspension.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun
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Common patterns:
- the resumption of + noun
- Used in formal and professional contexts (e.g., business, legal, academic, political).
Examples of structures:
- the resumption of talks
- the resumption of work
- the resumption of hostilities
Common Phrases
- resumption of talks – restarting negotiations
- resumption of work – going back to work after a pause
- resumption of hostilities – restarting conflict or fighting
- resumption of service – restarting transportation, utilities, or online services
- resumption of classes – restarting lessons after holidays or suspension
Collocations
- Verb + resumption: announce resumption, delay resumption, demand resumption, permit resumption
- Adjective + resumption: early resumption, immediate resumption, gradual resumption, full resumption
- Resumption + of + noun: resumption of peace talks, resumption of flights, resumption of normal operations
Examples
- The company announced the resumption of operations after the power outage.
- Peace negotiators called for the resumption of talks between the two countries.
- Heavy rain caused delays in the resumption of train services.
- After a long pause, the artist announced the resumption of her concert tour.
- The school is preparing for the resumption of classes in the fall.
- The government urged the quick resumption of normal trade activities.
- After the break, the resumption of the meeting was scheduled for 3 PM.
Synonyms or Related
- restart
- continuation
- recommencement
- renewal
- revival
Antonym
- suspension
- interruption
- halt
- cessation