resume
gb/ɹˈɛzəmˌeɪ/ us/ɹˈɛzəmˌeɪ/
A2
English
~ 3600
folytat, folytatódik, újraindul, önéletrajz, visszatér a tisztségébe, újra ellátja a feladatait
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to resume [activity/task/conversation]
After lunch, they will resume the meeting.
Ebéd után folytatják a megbeszélést.
Train services will resume once the tracks are cleared.
A vonatközlekedés akkor indul újra, amint szabaddá teszik a pályát.
She resumed her studies after a year abroad.
The game resumed after the rain stopped.
Learner examples
We will resume class after the break.
A szünet után folytatjuk az órát.
He resumed work after his trip.
Az utazása után folytatta a munkát.
The bus service will resume tomorrow.
She resumed reading after dinner.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resume' with 'continue'. 'Resume' means to start again after a stop, while 'continue' means to keep going without stopping.
Meaning
Start again after pausing
Collocations
resume work
|resume talks
|resume operations
|resume normal activities
Synonyms
continue (Implies carrying on without a significant break, whereas 'resume' suggests restarting after a pause.)
Antonyms
pause (Means to stop temporarily, the opposite of beginning again.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To start doing something again after stopping for a time.
To begin doing something again after it has been stopped or interrupted.
NOUN
A2
2
önéletrajz
B1
Usage pattern:
a resume for [job/position]
Please send your resume along with the application.
Kérjük, küldje el az önéletrajzát a jelentkezéssel együtt.
She updated her resume before applying for the new position.
Frissítette az önéletrajzát, mielőtt megpályázta az új állást.
His resume highlights his experience in marketing.
I attached my resume to the email.
Learner examples
I sent my resume to the company.
Elküldtem az önéletrajzomat a cégnek.
She wrote her resume last night.
Tegnap este megírta az önéletrajzát.
He gave his resume to the manager.
My resume shows my skills.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resume' (noun) with 'resume' (verb). The noun refers to a document, not the act of starting again.
Meaning
CV for job applications
Collocations
send a resume
|update your resume
|resume writing
|resume format
Synonyms
curriculum vitae ('Curriculum vitae' is more common in British English and often more detailed than a 'resume'.)
Themes
business
|employment
|work
|education
Definition
A paper or file that shows your school and job history for getting a job.
A document that lists a person's education, work experience, and skills, used when applying for jobs.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to resume [position/role/duties]
The president will resume office next week.
Az elnök a jövő héten visszatér a hivatalába.
She resumed her duties as CEO after her leave.
A szabadsága után újra ellátta vezérigazgatói feladatait.
He resumed command of the ship after his recovery.
Learner examples
He resumed his job as teacher.
Visszatért a tanári állásába.
She resumed her role as leader.
Újra átvette a vezetői szerepét.
The king resumed power.
Meaning
Return to position or duty
Collocations
resume office
|resume duties
|resume command
Synonyms
reassume (More formal and less common; used in official contexts.)
Antonyms
vacate (Means to leave a position or place; opposite of resuming it.)
Themes
work
|government
|business
Definition
To take your job or position back after stopping for some time.
To begin holding a position, role, or responsibility again after a break.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resume
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛzəmˌeɪ/
US/ɹˈɛzəmˌeɪ/
Syllables & stress
re - sume (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: resume
- Plural: resumes
Verb
- Base: resume
- 3rd Person Singular: resumes
- Present Participle: resuming
- Past: resumed
Word family
Forms
resumes
noun
resuming
verb
resumed
verb
Related words
resumption
noun
Advanced or less common
resumable
adjective
Expressions
resume normal service
1/ɹɪzˈum nˈɔɹməl sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
Return to usual operation
To start doing things in the normal way again after a problem or stop.
Examples
- After repairs, the train company resumed normal service.
- We apologize for the delay and will now resume normal service.
resume hostilities
1/ɹˈɛzəmˌeɪ hɑstˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
formal
Restart fighting or conflict
To start fighting again after stopping for some time.
Examples
- The two countries resumed hostilities after peace talks failed.
- Hostilities resumed at dawn.
resume hostilities
2/ɹˈɛzəmˌeɪ hɑstˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
formal
to start fighting again
To begin fighting again after a period of no fighting.
Examples
- After the failed talks, both sides threatened to resume hostilities.
- The government warned that it would resume hostilities if the ceasefire was broken.