reopen
to open again.
to start again; resume: to reopen an argument; to reopen an attack.
Origin of reopen
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How to use reopen in a sentence
Do you think the film will galvanize enough interest to re-open the search for Yaser?
The people who ran the program could re-open another program at any time.
‘Kidnapped for Christ’ Review: Come Because You’re Gay, Stay For Jesus | Matthew Paul Turner | July 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDiscotheques are no longer open (although some may re-open in the summer) and there are fewer places to drink.
But you need to make a decision and stick to it-not re-open the debate.
Cook's Note: Do not remove roast or re-open the oven door from the time roast is put in until ready to serve.
The 'Blackwood' claimed a right to re-open the subject because it was not a private but a public matter.
Lady Byron Vindicated | Harriet Beecher StoweBut Fanny had turned away, and was now busily employed in trying to re-open the door at which she had entered.
Night and Morning, Complete | Edward Bulwer-LyttonIt is with a deep searching of heart and with great reluctance that we re-open this painful subject.
Byron | Richard EdgcumbeIn 1698 it was used for the drawing of a penny lottery, but in 1703, when it threatened to re-open, Queen Anne finally closed it.
Old and New London | Walter ThornburyThis accident happening on the last night but four of the season, it was deemed prudent not to re-open the house that year.
Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi | Joseph Grimaldi
British Dictionary definitions for reopen
/ (riːˈəʊpən) /
to open or cause to open again
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