(~s)
1.
If there is a ~ of an activity or a situation, it starts again.
They will discuss the possible ~ of diplomatic relations...
N-SING: usu N of n
2.
The ~ of a document such as a licence or a contract is an official increase in the period of time for which it remains valid.
His contract came up for ~...
N-VAR
3.
Renewal of something lost, dead, or destroyed is the process of it growing again or being replaced.
...urban ~ and regeneration...
N-UNCOUNT: oft supp N