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
Carolina Theatre reopened in March with much fanfare following $90 million in restoration and renovation work on the nearly century-old venue.
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Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
After voluntarily shutting on May 1, the restaurant has since reopened as of May 12, according to the outlet SFGATE.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
The zoo reopens at 5 p.m. with $6 tickets (when purchased in advance).
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
Port Ellen reopened in 2024 and celebrated with Gemini, a $60,000 (£45,000) release of a pair of exceptional 44 year old single malts that showcase both the past and future of the distillery.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
After voluntarily shutting on May 1, the restaurant has since reopened as of May 12, according to the outlet SFGATE.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
The zoo reopens at 5 p.m. with $6 tickets (when purchased in advance).
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
Port Ellen reopened in 2024 and celebrated with Gemini, a $60,000 (£45,000) release of a pair of exceptional 44 year old single malts that showcase both the past and future of the distillery.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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“Reopen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reopen. Accessed 24 May. 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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