Resume \Re*sume"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Resumed};p. pr. & vb. n.
{Resuming}.] [L. resumere, resumptum; pref. re- re- + sumere
to take: cf. F. r['e]sumer. See {Assume}, {Redeem}.]
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.