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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One way to reopen it might be to end the war.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

This comes as a sense of urgency to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been building.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The Continent should want to reopen the Gulf quickly and avoid another surge of refugees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He added that "this will not be easy" but said it was in the UK's national interest for the strait to reopen.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I squeeze my eyes shut after and reopen them.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton