Reclosed: meaning, definitions and examples

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reclosed

 

[ riːˈkloʊzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reopening context

Reclosed refers to the act of shutting or closing something again after it has been opened. This can apply to various situations, such as doors, businesses, or systems that were previously accessible but are being closed once more.

Synonyms

close again, seal, shut again

Examples of usage

  • The store was reopened for a short period, but it has since reclosed due to the recent regulations.
  • After the investigation, the case was reclosed, leaving no new evidence for further action.
  • The park reclosed after the storm due to safety concerns.
  • The digital platform initially launched but it reclosed for maintenance.

Translations

Translations of the word "reclosed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reaberto

🇮🇳 फिर से बंद किया गया

🇩🇪 wieder geschlossen

🇮🇩 ditutup kembali

🇺🇦 знову закрито

🇵🇱 ponownie zamknięte

🇯🇵 再閉鎖された

🇫🇷 refermé

🇪🇸 cerrado nuevamente

🇹🇷 yeniden kapatılmış

🇰🇷 다시 닫힌

🇸🇦 مغلق مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu uzavřeno

🇸🇰 opäť uzavreté

🇨🇳 再次关闭

🇸🇮 ponovno zaprto

🇮🇸 lokuð aftur

🇰🇿 қайта жабылды

🇬🇪 მחדש დაკეტილი

🇦🇿 təkrar bağlanmış

🇲🇽 cerrado nuevamente

Etymology

The term 'reclosed' is derived from the prefix 're-', indicating a repetition or reversal of an action, and the word 'close', which comes from the Old French 'clore', meaning to shut or to block. The combination suggests the action of closing something that was previously opened. This concept has its roots in the broader context of actions related to opening and closing physical and metaphorical boundaries. In contemporary usage, especially during events requiring temporary closures, such as health emergencies or repairs, 'reclosed' has become more frequent to describe the process of closing venues, businesses, or online services after a period of accessibility.