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reopen
verb re·open \(ˌ)rē-ˈō-pən, -ˈō-pəm\
: to open again after being closed
: to start (something) again after a period without activity
: to discuss and make changes to (something that had been considered finished) again
Full Definition of REOPEN
transitive verb
1
: to open again
2
a : to take up again : resume <reopen discussion> b : to resume discussion or consideration of <reopen a contract>
3
: to begin again
intransitive verb
: to open again <school reopens in September>
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First Known Use of REOPEN
1733
REOPEN Defined for Kids
reopen
verb re·open \ˌrē-ˈō-pən\
re·openedre·open·ing
Definition of REOPEN for Kids
: to open again
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