re•sumerɪˈzum(v.)-sumed, -sum•ing.

1. (v.t.)to take up or go on with again after interruption; continue.

2. to take or occupy again:

   to resume one's seat.

3. to take on or assume again:

   She resumed her maiden name.

4. to take back.

5. (v.i.)to go on or continue after interruption.

6. to begin again.

Origin of resume:

1375–1425; late ME (< MF resumer) < L resūmere to take back, take again =re-re - +sūmere to pick up, take (see consume )

re•sum′a•ble(adj.)

ré•su•méˈrɛz ʊˌmeɪ, ˌrɛz ʊˈmeɪ(n.)

or re•su•me or re•su•mé

1. Ref: summary. 1

2. a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by a job applicant.

Origin of résumé:

1795–1805; < F, n. use of ptp. of résumer to resume