Reopen

/ˌriːˈoʊpən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to open again after being closed.

The library decided to reopen after a brief renovation.

to discuss or reconsider a subject or issue that was previously closed or resolved.

The committee voted to reopen the discussion on the budget proposal.

to resume operations or activities that were previously suspended.

After the holiday break, the school will reopen on January third.

From re- + open.

reopen a case

To start investigating or discussing a legal matter again.

reopen the debate

To discuss a topic again after it has been decided.

open

To allow access to or passage through something.

To shut something, making it inaccessible.

Reopening something casually or casually

Let's reopen this discussion over drinks.

To bring back an old topic or trend

They decided to reopen that old meme in the chat.