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

If all goes well, the Bruins will have something more to sell than potential when the transfer portal reopens a year from now.

From Los Angeles Times

Three years later, the Genovese crime family reopened the bar, retaining the Stonewall sign and name.

From New York Times

However, it said a security assessment found that since 2019 Broadcasting House had been targeted by 119 protests and that reopening the reception areas would leave the building susceptible to protesters entering undetected.

From BBC

Next door, Mr Yaser, who did not want to give his full name, was cleaning up his corner shop, which had reopened for the first time.

From BBC

Smith’s choice to file for dismissal without prejudice means prosecutors working for a future administration could theoretically reopen the case against Trump.

From Salon

Related Words

• reinstate
• renew
• restart
• restore
• resume
• return to
• take up