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

Kii said more companies approached K2 about investing after the close, and that the round could reopen if existing backers agree. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Brookshire Farms reopens with thousands of free pumpkins Missing out on the final days of pumpkin season was an enormous financial hit for Brookshire Farms — but Callaway declined to go into detail. — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

With support from both entities back on the table, NCDOT and the city are reopening the center to restore communication with residents. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026

After the case was reopened in 2022, blood evidence from the scene was reexamined with modern analysis techniques, and pointed to Barbier, prosecutors said. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026