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
Dillard's representatives have not issued a statement regarding the extent of the damage or when the store might reopen.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
If members of Congress did reach an agreement, Covered California would extend its enrollment period or reopen it, Altman said, so more patients could access financial assistance.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Even popular attractions like the waterfront Navy Pier and Riverwalk are calmer ahead of the summer crowds, while rooftop bars and patios begin reopening across the city, signaling the return of Chicago’s outdoor season.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
The latest, a one-two punch from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the fall of 2024, brought extensive damage, but the ever-resilient spot is working to reopen.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
If members of Congress did reach an agreement, Covered California would extend its enrollment period or reopen it, Altman said, so more patients could access financial assistance.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Even popular attractions like the waterfront Navy Pier and Riverwalk are calmer ahead of the summer crowds, while rooftop bars and patios begin reopening across the city, signaling the return of Chicago’s outdoor season.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
The latest, a one-two punch from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the fall of 2024, brought extensive damage, but the ever-resilient spot is working to reopen.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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 27 Jan. 2026.
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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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