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

Recently, however, the museum gained official nonprofit status and reopened in a smaller location. — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026

Six Flags Over Georgia reopened Friday evening, as officials pledged a thorough investigation into what caused an Atlanta educator to be ejected from a popular roller coaster midride. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

But Mangel and developer Larry Mandell's plan to purchase and reopen the Uptown ended up falling through. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

After being closed for more than a year, Havana Harry’s is reopening in Coral Gables. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026