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

While some branches have reopened since a ceasefire took effect seven weeks ago, there are still no working ATMs.

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The Derrylin Road remained closed for some time overnight, but reopened on Saturday morning.

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The news brought a measure of closure but also reopened old wounds.

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While traffic has almost returned to normal, some petrol stations that closed at the start of the blockade have not yet reopened, AFP journalists reported.

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The exchange operator reopened futures and options trading at 8:30 a.m.

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• restore 
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