reopen
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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to open again.
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to start again; resume.
to reopen an argument; to reopen an attack.
verb
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Conjugated Forms
Present
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reopensimple
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reopenssimple
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have reopenedperfect
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has reopenedperfect
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am reopeningprogressive
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are reopeningprogressive
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is reopeningprogressive
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have been reopeningperfect progressive
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has been reopeningperfect progressive
Past
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reopenedsimple
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had reopenedperfect
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was reopeningprogressive
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were reopeningprogressive
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had been reopeningperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of reopen
Example Sentences
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Oil fell as low as $68.55 on July 6 after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in June and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"If fines are aimed only at limited companies, rather than the individual directors behind them, there is a real risk that poor operators will simply close one company and reopen under another name."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The luxury shopping center in Pacific Palisades will reopen next month after more than $100 million in renovations forced by the January 2025 wildfire that devastated the Los Angeles neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The sudden flare-up has stoked concerns about peace talks between the foes as they look to end their conflict and fully reopen the crucial waterway.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
“We’ll be in our meeting room, putting together a list of new Dewey decimal numbers from the Bibliomania cards so we’re ready to hit the ground running when the doors reopen at ten tomorrow morning.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
But the story is actually a joyful one: An innovative and committed high school sociology teacher in Tennessee, Alex Campbell, teaches a class that reopens these cold cases and gives new life to the investigations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
As the Strait reopens, the firm now estimates a 4.8 million bpd surplus for next year.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Those stocks could regain some lost ground when trading reopens on Monday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026
Even if the strait reopens soon, global oil and gas supplies could take months to stabilise.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
"Good catch! When did you move here? Are you going to join our school when it reopens? How old are you? I'm Lakshman. What's your name?"
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
She rushed off to have her nails varnished at her favorite salon, which was destroyed in the mall strike but has reopened in a building nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
It has reopened partially to allow humanitarian flights to land, but commercial flights are still suspended.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
Since the economy reopened after pandemic lockdowns, costs for touring — the primary income source for many artists — have risen, making performing more difficult for smaller acts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Since leaving post-fires L.A. for New York, he’s reopened Baohaus — returning to the kitchen that built his career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
The casket itself was reopened to show the photo of Jimmy Zizmo resting against the pleated satin.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
Lothian Buses said the situation was "fluid" and there was no date for a full reopening of the network.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The military have made some sweeping gains this year, reopening crucial trade routes to Thailand and towards China.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Jack Savo Jr., the city manager, said the recent breakthrough in talks between the U.S. and Iran, and the prospect of Hormuz reopening, provides little comfort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The recent reopening of Hormuz, while tentative, is already spurring demand for ships, including Sinokor’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Dusty Muleman had invited all the local big shots and politicians to the grand reopening of the casino boat.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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