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
However, thanks to Drebin’s heroic actions, Frank Jr.’s boss, Chief Davis (CCH Pounder), announces at a press conference that Police Squad’s office headquarters is reopening.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Harris' return risks reopening wounds and questions about her role and decision-making during the Biden administration just as the party looks to heal itself after bypassing on a public autopsy about last year's loss.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 31 July 2025
School voucher debates across the country Texas lawmakers will reopen their school voucher debate in the 89th Legislature, which begins Tuesday, after two years of expansions of such proposals in other states.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The big Adidas launch will follow on Friday, with the flagship club store at Anfield reopening having undergone a major summer makeover.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Harris' return risks reopening wounds and questions about her role and decision-making during the Biden administration just as the party looks to heal itself after bypassing on a public autopsy about last year's loss.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 31 July 2025
School voucher debates across the country Texas lawmakers will reopen their school voucher debate in the 89th Legislature, which begins Tuesday, after two years of expansions of such proposals in other states.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The big Adidas launch will follow on Friday, with the flagship club store at Anfield reopening having undergone a major summer makeover.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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 4 Aug. 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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