Reopen — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)rē-ˈō-pən/ re·open

Meaning & Definition of Reopen

Reopen (verb)

  1. to open again
  2. to take up again, resume
  3. to resume discussion or consideration of

Reopen (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to begin again or return to after an interruption

    "court will reopen after a brief recess"

    similar: continue, pick up, proceed (with), renew, restart, resume
    related: resuscitate, revive, recrudesce
    near: complete, conclude, consummate, end, finalize, finish, belay, break, can (slang), cease, check, cut, desist, discontinue, drop, halt, knock off, leave off, quit, scuttle, shut off, stay, stop, terminate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reopen

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reopen:

continue, pick up, proceed (with), renew, restart, resume

Related Words for Reopen

resuscitate, revive, recrudesce

Near Antonyms of Reopen

complete, conclude, consummate, end, finalize, finish, belay, break, can, cease, check, cut, desist, discontinue, drop, halt, knock off, leave off, quit, scuttle, shut off, stay, stop, terminate

Word Forms of Reopen

Inflections: reopened, reopening, reopens

Origin & Etymology of Reopen

First known use: 1605t

Words & Phrases Containing Reopen

reopen old wounds

Frequently Asked Questions about Reopen

What does "Reopen" mean?

"Reopen" means to open again. As a verb, it is defined as: to open again.

What is another word for "Reopen"?

Other words for "Reopen" include continue, pick up, proceed (with), renew, restart and resume. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reopen" you intend.

How do you use "Reopen" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reopen" in a sentence: "court will reopen after a brief recess".

Is "Reopen" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reopen" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Reopen"?

"Reopen" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-ˈō-pən/ and divided into syllables as re·open.

What is the origin of the word "Reopen"?

First known use: 1605t.

What is another word for "Reopen" meaning "to begin again or return to after an interruption"?

When "Reopen" (verb) means to begin again or return to after an interruption, synonyms include continue, pick up, proceed (with), renew, restart and resume.

What words are related to "Reopen"?

Words related to "Reopen" include resuscitate, revive and recrudesce.