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unexpected resumption

[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktəd ˌrɛzəˈmʃən/]
nounfemininepl: unexpected resumptions / retomadas inesperadas
retomada inesperada
1. The act of starting again or continuing something that had been stopped, in a way that was not anticipated or foreseen
The unexpected resumption of negotiations brought hope to both parties.
A retomada inesperada das negociações trouxe esperança para ambas as partes.
2. A surprising renewal of an activity, relationship, or process
The unexpected resumption of their friendship after years of silence was touching.
A retomada inesperada de sua amizade após anos de silêncio foi comovente.
NYC Slang
out-of-the-blue comeback
Synonyms
surprising restartunforeseen renewalsudden recommencementunanticipated revival
Antonyms
expected continuationanticipated resumptionplanned renewal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retomada inesperada
Most common form in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
retomada surpresa
Alternative usage emphasizing surprise element
Portugal
retoma inesperada
Portuguese usage with 'retoma' instead of 'retomada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bolt from the blue
come out of nowhere
catch someone off guard
start from scratch again
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