resume

UK: rɪˈzjuːm | US: rɪˈzuːm

Definition

  1. vt. to begin again or continue after interruption

  2. n. a summary of one's education, work experience, and skills (also spelled "résumé")

Structure
re <again>sume <take>
Etymology

The word "resume" entered English via Old French resumer (14th century), tracing back to Latin resumere ("to take up again"). The prefix re- reinforces the idea of repetition, while sumere conveys action. The noun form (résumé) emerged in the 19th century as a metaphorical "taking up" of one's life story in summary.

Examples

  1. She paused to drink water, then resumed her speech.

  2. After the break, the meeting will resume at 3 PM.

  3. He submitted his resume to ten companies last week.

  4. The game resumed once the rain stopped.

  5. Her resume highlights her fluency in three languages.