Synonyms of reopen

reopen

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈō-pən 

as in to continue

to begin again or return to after an interruption

court will reopen after a brief recess

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continue
• restart
• resume
• renew
• proceed (with)
• revive
• pick up
• resuscitate
• recrudesce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complete
• conclude
• finish
• end
• consummate
• finalize
• stop
• terminate
• cease
• stay
• cut
• check
• discontinue
• halt
• quit
• shut off
• drop
• can
• break
• desist
• scuttle
• leave off
• knock off
• belay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reopen

With the thoughtful guidance of the NYPD, gates were reopened cautiously and carefully to ensure the safety of those inside and outside. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026

The latest exchange casts further doubt over the future of the interim peace agreement signed last month, a deal that had sought to pave the way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war after 60 days of negotiations. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Counselors reopen Camp Crystal Lake, despite its dark history, and slowly most of them are killed off in gruesome ways by a mysterious figure. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026

Authorities closed the beach for investigation Sunday, but reopened it later that day. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 13 July 2026