resumes

Picks up where stopped

Resumes is the plural of resume, a summary of qualifications and work history submitted when applying for jobs: She sent out dozens of resumes before landing an interview.

Resumes also serves as the verb form meaning to begin again after interruption: Class resumes after lunch.

Context usually makes clear which is meant.

continues

recommences

Begins again after stopping

returns · reopens · reconvenes · proceeds · carries on · goes on · presses on · perseveres · maintains · sustains

document

CV

Career credentials document

experience · employment · cover letter · references · portfolio · skills · achievements · work history · education · professional

Categories
Opposites
CONTINUATION VS. CESSATION (verb)

resumesstops

Ceases to continue

ceases · halts · discontinues · suspends · pauses

DOCUMENT TYPE (noun)

resumescover letters

Job application introductions

CVs · references · portfolios · recommendation letters · applications

Phrases
Family

resume, resumed, resumption, resuming, resumable

Familiarity
Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G