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resumed

 

[ rɪˈzjuːmɪd ]

Context #1

continue after pause

To resume means to begin again or continue something after a pause or interruption. It can refer to restarting an activity that was previously halted, such as a project, a conversation, or a session.

Synonyms

continue, proceed, recommence, restart

Examples of usage

  • The meeting resumed after the break.
  • She resumed her studies after taking a year off.
  • He resumed talking after a brief silence.
Context #2

summarize briefly

To resume can also refer to summarizing or briefly recounting the main points of a discussion or document. In this sense, it implies distilling the essence of something into a concise statement.

Synonyms

brief, outline, recap, summarize

Examples of usage

  • Can you resume the main points for me?
  • She resumed the report in just a few sentences.
  • At the end of the meeting, he resumed what was discussed.

Translations

Translations of the word "resumed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resumido

🇮🇳 संक्षिप्त

🇩🇪 zusammengefasst

🇮🇩 diringkas

🇺🇦 резюмований

🇵🇱 podsumowany

🇯🇵 要約された

🇫🇷 résumé

🇪🇸 resumido

🇹🇷 özetlenmiş

🇰🇷 요약된

🇸🇦 مُلخّص

🇨🇿 shrnutý

🇸🇰 zhrnutý

🇨🇳 总结的

🇸🇮 povzetek

🇮🇸 samantekt

🇰🇿 қысқартылған

🇬🇪 შეხედული

🇦🇿 xülasə

🇲🇽 resumido

Word origin

The word 'resume' comes from the Latin word 'resumere,' which means 'to take again.' It is composed of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'sumere,' meaning 'to take.' The term evolved in Middle English, adopting forms like 'resumptious.' Initially, it was used in academic and formal contexts. The development of its modern definition as 'to continue' reflects the transition of language and the combination of concepts surrounding pauses and resuming activities. By the late 18th century, 'resume' was commonly used in English to signify not just the act of restarting something but also summarizing discussions, as seen in contemporary uses today.