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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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The U.S. military is using sea drones to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reopen the waterway to commercial shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Speaking before Iran said it would temporarily reopen the Strait, Georgieva warned: "March was a tough month, but April is likely to be even tougher."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Big oil stocks fell on Friday on news that Iran is planning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

It is not clear when the stretch of freeway will reopen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The cafeteria wasn't exactly the most sanitary place to reopen that wound.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green