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resume

US /rɪˈzum/

verb Advanced · C1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

take up or begin anew

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The meeting will resume at two o'clock after a short lunch break.

Word Family

NounNoun
resume gốc resumption
VerbVerb
resume gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • restartstart an engine again, for example
  • recommencecause to start anew
  • continuecontinue a certain state, condition, or activity

Collocations

  • Easy resume play after rain
    to resume play after rain, meaning to take up or begin anew
  • Medium resume normal business operations tomorrow
    to resume normal business operations tomorrow, meaning to take up or begin anew
  • Hard resume stalled bilateral diplomatic negotiations
    to resume stalled bilateral diplomatic negotiations, meaning to take up or begin anew
  • Very Hard resume one's seat with impassive dignity
    to resume one's seat with impassive dignity, meaning to take up or begin anew

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