Meaning & Definition of Reopen in English
English⟶
Reopen
To open again after having been closed.
Pronunciation:
/ˌriːˈoʊpən/Part of Speech:
verbDetailed Definitions
Definition: To open something again after it has been closed.
Example Sentence: The restaurant will reopen next week after renovations.
Definition: To resume operations or activities that were suspended.
Example Sentence: The government decided to reopen schools after the holiday break.
Definition: To start another period of discussion or negotiation.
Example Sentence: After reviewing the terms, they agreed to reopen negotiations.
Etymology
Origin: From re- + open.
Synonyms
resumereestablishrestartrenew
Common Phrases and Expressions
- 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.
Translations
- Spanish: reanudar
- French: rouvrir
- German: wiedereröffnen
- Russian: переоткрыть
Related Words
- open: To allow access to or passage through something.
- close: To shut something, making it inaccessible.
Slang Meanings of reopen
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.