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Reopen: meaning, definitions and examples

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reopen

 

[ หŒriหหˆoสŠpษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

return to operation

To reopen means to open something again after it has been closed. This can apply to various contexts such as businesses, schools, or even discussions that have been paused or closed. The term emphasizes the act of resuming operations or availability. In a broader sense, it can signify an attempt to revisit or start afresh in a particular situation. The reopening often comes after a significant period of closure, often due to circumstances like maintenance, economic situations, or social restrictions.

Synonyms

reestablish, reinitiate, restart, resume.

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant decided to reopen after renovations.
  • Schools may reopen in the fall if conditions permit.
  • The city plans to reopen the park next week.
  • We should consider reopening the discussion on this topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "reopen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reabrir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคฐ เคธเฅ‡ เค–เฅ‹เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wieder รถffnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membuka kembali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบั€ะธั‚ะธ ะทะฝะพะฒัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ponownie otworzyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†้–‹ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rouvrir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reabrir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeniden aรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๊ฐœํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนุงุฏุฉ ุงู„ูุชุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znovu otevล™รญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znovu otvoriลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๆ–ฐๅผ€ๆ”พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponovno odpreti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opna aรฐ nรฝju

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ“ แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™krar aรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reabrir

Etymology

The word 'reopen' is formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'open', derived from the Old English 'openian', which means to 'make open' or 'set free'. The usage of 'reopen' emerged in the English language in the early 20th century as societies began to experience frequent interruptions and closures in various sectors, especially during significant events such as wars or economic downturns. With the rise of industrialization and the subsequent establishment of businesses, the term gained traction in commercial contexts. This vocabulary has further evolved, acquiring various connotations in contemporary society, including those related to public health and safety measures, especially highlighted by the global pandemic situations in the early 21st century, where many businesses and facilities were temporarily closed and later 'reopened' based on public health assessments. The semantic field of 'reopen' has broadened from just physical spaces to include discussions, negotiations, and various social contexts where a return to previous states or conditions is sought.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,099, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.