reassume

/ˌriːəˈsuːm/
verb
  1. To take on or begin again (a role, position, responsibility, or activity) after a break or interruption.
    • The king was forced to reassume control of the government after the rebellion.
    • After her maternity leave, she will reassume her duties as team leader.
    • He decided to reassume his studies after taking a year off to travel.
  2. To take back or recover possession of something previously given up or lost.
    • The museum hopes to reassume the stolen artifacts from the private collector.
    • She had to reassume her original name after the divorce.
    • The company plans to reassume ownership of the building once the lease expires.
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