resumes

word · lemma: resume

Definition

'Resumes' is the third person singular or plural form of the verb 'resume,' meaning to start again after a pause. It can also be the plural of 'resume,' a summary of a person’s education and experience used for job applications.

Usage & Nuances

As a verb, 'resumes' is formal or neutral and often used in written or spoken updates ('the show resumes at 8pm'). As a noun, 'resumes' (plural) specifically refers to job application documents in American English; in British English, 'CVs' is more common. Do not confuse with the verb 'summarize.' Ensure correct pronunciation: /rɪˈzjuːmz/ (verb), /ˈrɛzjumeɪz/ (noun).

Spanish: reanuda - currículums (documentos de empleo)Portuguese (BR): retoma - currículos (documentos de emprego)Portuguese (PT): retoma - currículos (documentos de emprego)Chinese (Simplified): 重新开始 - 简历（求职文件）Chinese (Traditional): 重新開始 - 履歷（求職文件）Hindi: फिर से शुरू करता है - रिज़्यूमे (नौकरी के दस्तावेज़)Arabic: يستأنف - السير الذاتية (وثائق الوظيفة)Bengali: আবার শুরু হয় (verb) - জীবনবৃত্তান্ত (noun)Russian: возобновляет (глагол) - резюме (существительное, множественное)Japanese: 再開する（動詞） - 履歴書（名詞・複数形）Vietnamese: bắt đầu lại (động từ) - sơ yếu lý lịch (danh từ, số nhiều)Korean: 다시 시작하다 (동사) - 이력서 (명사, 복수)Turkish: devam eder (fiil) - özgeçmişler (isim, çoğul)Urdu: دوبارہ شروع کرنا (فعل) - سی ویز (جمع، ملازمت کی درخواست)Indonesian: melanjutkan (kata kerja) - resume (kata benda, jamak)

Example Sentences

The movie resumes after the break.

basic

She resumes work at nine o'clock every day.

basic

The teacher asked for the students' resumes.

basic

Dinner resumes once everyone is back at the table.

natural

I've sent out ten resumes this week, but haven’t heard back yet.

natural

The conference resumes at 2 p.m. after the lunch break.

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