reopen
[ree-oh-puh n]
- to open again.
- to start again; resume: to reopen an argument; to reopen an attack.
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Origin of reopen
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Examples from the Web for re-open
Contemporary Examples
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 JesusMatthew Paul Turner
July 11, 2014
Discotheques are no longer open (although some may re-open in the summer) and there are fewer places to drink.
Cook's Note: Do not remove roast or re-open the oven door from the time roast is put in until ready to serve.
Historical Examples
His next step was to re-establish the markets and re-open the sources of supply.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
An attempt was made to re-open the Constitutional Convention of 1864.
At the end of about five minutes he ventured to re-open his eyes.
Freaks on the FellsR.M. Ballantyne
Now, by an effort, let this tendency to re-open be counteracted.
A Handbook of the English LanguageRobert Gordon Latham
She said that I might re-open the question after the public demonstration.
The Soul StealerCyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
reopen
- to open or cause to open again
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Word Origin and History for re-open
reopen
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