Resume
/rɪˈzjuːm/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo start again or continue after a pause or interruption.
/rɪˈzjuːm/
To begin again or continue after an interruption.
After lunch, we will resume our discussion.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game, and someone yells 'Break time!' When the break is over, and you start playing again, you *resume* the game. It's like hitting the 'play' button after a pause.
👶 For kids: To start doing something again after you stopped for a little while.
More Examples
The rain stopped, and the concert resumed.
She paused to catch her breath and then resumed her climb.
How It's Used
"The meeting will resume after a short break."
"The company will resume operations next week."
A brief summary of one's education, work experience, and other qualifications, typically used when applying for a job.
/ˈrezjuːmeɪ/
A brief account of a person's education, skills, and experience.
I need to update my resume before applying for the new position.
💡 Simply: Think of your resume like your 'superhero stats' for getting a job. It shows off all your skills, experiences, and what you can do to help a company. It's a brief summary of your best self for the job!
👶 For kids: A paper that tells a grown-up all about the things you've learned and done, like what schools you went to and any jobs you had.
More Examples
The hiring manager reviewed dozens of resumes.
Her resume highlighted her strong communication skills.
How It's Used
"Please submit your resume with your application."
"A professor's curriculum vitae (CV) is often referred to as an academic resume."
From French *résumé* (past participle of *résumer* 'to summarize'), from Latin *resūmere* 'to take up again'.
Historically, the verb form was used similarly, while the noun usage for a job application summary has become much more prevalent in modern times.
Memory tip
Think of 're-' meaning again and 'sume' (from Latin sumere, meaning to take) to take up or begin again.