Meaning & Definition of word "Reopen"

Reopen

/ˌriːˈoʊpən/

1. to open again after being closed.
- Example: The library decided to reopen after a brief renovation.
2. to discuss or reconsider a subject or issue that was previously closed or resolved.
- Example: The committee voted to reopen the discussion on the budget proposal.
3. to resume operations or activities that were previously suspended.
- Example: 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.

close:

To shut something, making it inaccessible.

Meaning: Reopening something casually or casually

● Example Sentence: Let's reopen this discussion over drinks.

Meaning: To bring back an old topic or trend

● Example Sentence: They decided to reopen that old meme in the chat.