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[ ree-oh-puhn ] / riˈoʊ pən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR reopen ON THESAURUS.COM
verb (used with or without object)to open again. to start again; resume: to reopen an argument; to reopen an attack. Origin of reopenFirst recorded in 1725–35; re- + open Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for reopenDo you think the film will galvanize enough interest to re-open the search for Yaser? The Dishonor of Honor Killings|Sara Stewart|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST The people who ran the program could re-open another program at any time. ‘Kidnapped for Christ’ Review: Come Because You’re Gay, Stay For Jesus|Matthew Paul Turner|July 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST Discotheques are no longer open (although some may re-open in the summer) and there are fewer places to drink. Tunisia’s Dark Turn|Jamie Dettmer|March 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST Cook's Note: Do not remove roast or re-open the oven door from the time roast is put in until ready to serve. Rib Roast, Yams, Collard Greens|The Daily Beast|December 23, 2008|DAILY BEAST
I preferred that he should re-open that subject; but he came to it rather obliquely. The Jervaise Comedy|J. D. Beresford There one day he was approached by the French minister who tried to re-open the discussion. The Story of Mankind|Hendrik Van Loon We are pleased at every glance; till the eye, in weariness, closes over the volume which we neglect to re-open. Amenities of Literature|Isaac Disraeli If the wounds made by it have been healed, which I do not concede, far be it from my purpose to re-open them. Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence|Various Mr. Lopp, in response to our request, has consented to return to the Cape and re-open the mission. The American Missionary -- Vol. 48, No. 10, October, 1894|Various
British Dictionary definitions for reopen
verbto open or cause to open again Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to reopenrestore, resume, renew, take up, reinstate, restart, reestablish, proceed, recapitulate, recommence, carry on, pick up, carry over, reinstitute |