Definition

To open something again after it has been closed.

Example

The city plans to reopen the park next week.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard if they will reopen the park soon?

Yeah, I read that they plan to reopen it next week.

That's great! I really miss going there on weekends.

Same here! I can't wait to hang out at the park again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reopen → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "open" (from Old English "openian", meaning to make open). The word "reopen" means to open something again after it has been closed.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') — like 'opening' something that was previously closed.

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