reopen
verb
re·open
(ˌ)rē-ˈō-pən 
-ˈō-pᵊm
reopened; reopening; reopens
1
: to open again
2
a
: to take up again : resume
reopen discussion
b
: to resume discussion or consideration of
reopen a contract
3
: to begin again
: to open again
school reopens in September
Examples of reopen in a Sentence
The restaurant will reopen in April.
I'm sorry, but the store is closed. We reopen at nine on Monday.
The cut on his knee reopened when he tried to run.
The company announced plans to reopen its Detroit factory.
a procedure to reopen a clogged artery
The district attorney reopened the murder case because new evidence was found.
He wants the team to reopen his contract.
Recent Examples on the Web
Already a Detroit destination ahead of the first anniversary of its reopening party on June 6, the station has become a hotspot for weddings, other events and visits by more than 300,000 people.
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Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Several former Big Lots storefronts that are not reopening have found a new life.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 1 June 2025
After a massive expansion, the 160-year-old art institution, formerly known as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, reopened as this modern museum in 2023.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The terminals will reopen after the storm passes and they are declared safe to re-enter.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Several former Big Lots storefronts that are not reopening have found a new life.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 1 June 2025
After a massive expansion, the 160-year-old art institution, formerly known as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, reopened as this modern museum in 2023.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The terminals will reopen after the storm passes and they are declared safe to re-enter.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reopen
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“Reopen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reopen. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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reopen
verb
re·open
(ˈ)rē-ˈō-pən
-ˈōp-ᵊn
1
: to open again
2
: to take up again : resume
reopen the discussion
Legal Definition
reopen
transitive verb
re·open
ˌrē-ˈō-pən
1
: to take up again
reopen discussion
2
: to resume the discussion or consideration of (a closed matter)
reopen the contract to negotiate benefits
3
: to try or hear (an action) anew especially for the purpose of hearing new evidence
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