Synonyms

reopen

American

[ree-oh-puhn] / riˈoʊ pən /

verb (used with or without object)

to open again.
to start again; resume.

to reopen an argument; to reopen an attack.

reopen British

/ riːˈəʊpən /

verb

to open or cause to open again

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Etymology

Origin of reopen

First recorded in 1725–35; re- + open

Example Sentences

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Residents fear one of the main roads to their village will never reopen after waiting more than three years for progress.

From BBC

The airline said it would be contacting customers “proactively” about assigning them new flights once Israel’s airspace reopened.

From Los Angeles Times

As investors wait for global futures markets to reopen on Sunday, all eyes are on the global market for crude oil.

From MarketWatch

Some said this could foreshadow a large jump in prices once the global commodity futures market reopens Sunday evening.

From MarketWatch

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