verb
1.
to assume or take again
resumed her place in society
Synonyms: reassume, reoccupy, repossess, retake
Related Word: reclaim, recoup, recover, regain, retrieve
2.
to return to or begin again after interruption
resumed her work
Synonyms: continue, pick up, recommence, renew, reopen, restart, take up
Related Word: carry on, go on, keep up
Contrasted words: cease, discontinue, end, halt, postpone, quit, stop; check, intermit, interrupt