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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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Dozens of world leaders were discussing how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a videoconference on Friday when a murmur went up among the presidents and prime ministers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Investors have grown increasingly confident that the U.S. and Iran will eventually reach a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, enabling oil and other commodities to move freely again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But he plans to try to reopen dialogue with neighbouring Niger where the sovereignist military junta has been openly hostile to Benin.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Macron said in early March that France and its allies were preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the strategically vital waterway.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Stop & Shop never bothered to reopen the branch.

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