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Definitions

reopen

[ree-oh-puhn] / riˈoʊ pən /
VERB
continue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reinstate renew restart restore resume return to take up
STRONG
proceed recapitulate recommence reestablish
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off carry on go on with pick up reinstitute
Antonyms
STRONGEST
finish halt stop

Example Sentences

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One way to reopen it might be to end the war.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

This comes as a sense of urgency to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been building.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

A coalition of about 30 nations are to discuss plans to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane in the Middle East, at a virtual summit hosted by the UK on Thursday.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The Continent should want to reopen the Gulf quickly and avoid another surge of refugees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Stop & Shop never bothered to reopen the branch.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.