resume

Definition

  • noun: a short document describing your education, work history, etc., that you give an employer when you are applying for a job
  • verb: to begin again after stopping
  • verb: to assume or take again
  • synonyms: clio, muse of history, adventures

Examples

  • He shook his visitor's hand and 'resumed' his seat.

  • After the rain stopped, the teams 'resumed' play.

  • The game 'resumed' after the rain stopped.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, darling? What do you think? What do I think? Bob is retired! I'm retired! Our family is underground. You helped my husband resume secret hero work behind my back? Well, I assumed you knew, darling. Why would he keep secrets from you? He wouldn't. Didn't. Doesn't. (..)
    2004 The Incredibles
  • (..) the superhero relocation program. The supers were granted amnesty from responsibility for past actions, in exchange for the promise to never again resume hero work. Where are they now? They are living among us. Average citizens, average heroes. Quietly and anonymously continuing (..)
    2004 The Incredibles