resume noun verb Stress: second syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: re-sume (2) English Definition Begin to do or pursue something again after a pause. Example Sentence We will resume the meeting after lunch. US IPA /rɪˈzum/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /rɪˈzjuːm/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms restart recommence continue reopen Antonyms suspend stop halt Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link