verb
recommence
ree-kuh-MENS/ˌriːkəˈmens/
Begin again after a pause or interruption.
The woman recommences knitting after setting the unfinished scarf aside.
Etymology
The prefix meaning “again” turns “begin” into a fresh beginning. To recommence is to start an activity anew after it has stopped.
In context
and fell asleep it was noon when I awoke and allured by the warmth of the sun which Shone brightly on the white ground I determined to recommence my travels
More examples
- Classes recommence on Monday after the winter break.
- After a short rest, we recommenced our hike.
- The orchestra is recommencing rehearsals after a week off.
Forms
recommence · recommences · recommenced · recommencing
recommencement noun — The act of beginning again.
Similar words
- resume
- Emphasizes continuing from where an activity stopped.
- restart
- Can emphasize starting over rather than continuing interrupted activity.