reopen
verb (used with or without object)
to open again.
reopening
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present participleof reopen.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Talks have focused on how to sequence fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz and handle negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
By about 4:15 p.m., it began reopening some lanes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The unexpected finding suggested that the drug was doing more than simply reopening the liver's aging filters.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
"Reports point to discussions about sanctions relief and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while nuclear restrictions and inspections remain major unresolved issues."
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
He would remodel these places, then stage a big, gala reopening, with banners and a spotlight outside.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
