01 v. t. To take back.
imp. & p. p.
Resumed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Resuming
-
1.
To take back.“The sun, like this, from which our sight we have, Gazed on too long, resumes the light he gave.” — Denham.“Perhaps God will resume the blessing he has bestowed ere he attains the age of manhood.” — Sir W. Scott.
-
2.
To enter upon, or take up again.“Reason resumed her place, and Passion fled.” — Dryden.
-
3.
To begin again; to recommence, as something which has been interrupted; as, to resume an argument or discourse.