resume
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Also seen as: resumes · resuming · resumed
Sense 1
To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To start again after an interruption or pause.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A summary or synopsis.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A summary or account of education and employment experiences and qualifications; a curriculum vitae (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job).
Lịch sử trình độ học vấn và kinh nghiệm làm việc
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NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “resume” mean?
To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on.
Is “resume” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.