/ ˌriːˈəʊpən; NAmE -ˈoʊ-/ verb
1.
to open a shop / store, theatre, etc. again, or to be opened again, after being closed for a period of time :
[ vn ]
The school was reopened just two weeks after the fire.
[ v ]
The store will reopen at 9 a.m. on 2 January.
2.
to deal with or begin sth again after a period of time; to start again after a period of time :
[ vn ]
to reopen a discussion
The police have decided to reopen the case.
Management have agreed to reopen talks with the union.
[ v ]
The trial reopened on 6 March.
► re·open·ing / ˌriːˈəʊpənɪŋ; NAmE -ˈoʊ-/ noun [ U , sing. ]
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IDIOMS
- reopen old wounds