reopen
verb (used with or without object)
to open again.
have reopened
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present perfectof reopen.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Footpaths have reopened, but walkers are being asked to avoid any burnt areas to protect wildlife and allow the site to recover.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
American military forces have reopened the country’s main airport and seaport, coordinated international arrivals, set up medical facilities, and begun to plan long-term reconstruction efforts with the Rodríguez government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
This letter may have reopened a trauma that lives on.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 9, 2026
A year since the Palisades fire roared through the neighborhood, only a handful of businesses have reopened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
The head ball that he put into the net must have reopened the cut, because it was sure bleeding now.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
