1. to take on or adopt again something that was previously held or done
Usage: formal

Examples

• After her maternity leave, she will reassume her duties as department head.
• The company decided to reassume control of its overseas operations.
• He reassumed his position on the board after the investigation concluded.
• The government plans to reassume responsibility for the failing program.
• She reassumed her maiden name after the divorce.
• The military will reassume command of the region next month.