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reopen

[ ree-oh-puh n ]

/ riˈoʊ pən /

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verb (used with or without object)

to open again.

to start again; resume: to reopen an argument; to reopen an attack.

Origin of reopen

First recorded in 1725–35; re- + open

Words nearby reopen

renée, reo, reoccupy, reoccur, reoffend, reopen, reopener, reorder, reordination, reorganization, reorganize

Example sentences from the Web for re-open

Do 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 re-open

reopen

/ (riːˈəʊpən) /

verb

to open or cause to open again