(ˈ)rē+ verb
Etymology: re- + open
transitive verb
1. : to open again
reopened his eyes
reopened the school
2.
a. : to take up again : resume
the right to reopen discussion of matters affecting international peace — Vera M. Dean
b. : to resume the discussion or consideration of (a closed matter)
reopen the contract to discuss wages — Wall Street Journal
c. : to try or hear (a legal suit or action) anew especially for the purpose of hearing new evidence
3. : to begin again
reopen fire
reopen hostilities
intransitive verb
: to open again ; specifically : to resume operations after an interruption or suspension
the store reopened after a one-week shutdown