Resume
/rɪˈzjuːm/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A summary of a person's education, qualifications, and previous experience, typically submitted with a job application.
He submitted his resume to several companies in hopes of getting a summer internship.
A brief summary or recapitulation.
The teacher asked for a resume of the chapter we studied last week.
verb
To begin again or continue after a pause or interruption.
After the meeting, we will resume our discussion about the project.
To take back again; to reclaim.
She decided to resume her old position at the company after a year off.
Etymology
From Latin 'resumere', meaning 'to take back.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
resume play
To continue a game or activity.
resume operations
To start business activities again.
resume service
To begin providing a service after a break.
Related Words
continuation
The act of continuing something.
recommencement
The act of starting again.
summary
A brief statement or account of the main points.
Slang Meanings
To pick up where you left off.
After the break, let's resume where we stopped.
To restart doing something.
I need to resume my workout routine.