reopen

[ree-oh-puhn]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to open again.

2. to start again; resume.

   to reopen an argument; to reopen an attack.

reopen

/ riːˈəʊpən /

verb

1. to open or cause to open again

Word History and Origins

Origin of reopen¹

First recorded in 1725–35; re- + open

Example Sentences

Then, it reopened briefly to allow wounded Palestinians to be evacuated for medical treatment.

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The entrance was reopened in December 2024, but immediately ran into problems including power supply issues and difficulties for wheelchair users.

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The Amess family has tried to get the inquest into Sir David's death reopened.

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The inquiry was shown an expletive-laden text Williamson sent to the then-prime minister that February, in which he said he had taken "abuse" for the government's decision to shut schools one day after they reopened.

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All of Asahi's facilities have now partially reopened and restarted production but computer systems remain down, meaning orders are being processed using pen, paper and fax machines.

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Related Words

• reinstate 
• renew 
• restart 
• restore 
• resume 
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