How Do You Spell REOPEN?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪˈə͡ʊpən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "reopen" in IPA phonetic transcription is /ˌriːˈoʊpən/. It is composed of two syllables, with the primary stress placed on the second syllable. The "re-" prefix means to do something again, like opening a store or a school, and the "-open" suffix is an action word that means to unlock or make available to the public. Therefore, "reopen" is the act of unlocking or making available to the public something that was previously closed or inaccessible.

REOPEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Reopen is a verb that refers to the action of allowing access, restarting, or resuming the operation of a facility, establishment, organization, or any restricted area that was previously closed or unavailable. It indicates the lifting of restrictions or the removal of barriers that had prevented entry or halted functioning.

    The term "reopen" commonly applies to various contexts, such as businesses, schools, public spaces, government offices, or even roads. For example, after temporary closure due to renovation, repairs, or unforeseen circumstances like a natural disaster or pandemic, these entities may reopen once they are deemed safe, appropriate, or ready for occupancy.

    Reopening often involves the assessment of risks and subsequent implementation of necessary precautions and protocols to ensure the safety, well-being, and satisfaction of individuals who will be using or visiting a particular location. This may include measures like increased sanitization procedures, enhanced security measures, adopting social distancing guidelines or other health precautions, as well as ensuring the availability of required resources, supplies, or personnel.

    The term "reopen" can also describe the act of resuming the business operations of a company or organization that had temporarily ceased activities due to financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or other reasons. In this context, reopening aims to restart the operations and regain profitability or functionality.

    Overall, "reopen" centers around the idea of reintroducing or restarting the access, operation, or functionality of a place or entity that was previously limited, restricted, or closed-off to individuals and the public.

  2. To open again.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of REOPEN

The word "reopen" is derived from the combination of two elements: "re-" and "open".

The prefix "re-" in English comes from the Latin prefix "re-" or "red-" which indicates repetition, restoration, or reversal. It suggests doing something again, returning to a previous state, or doing the opposite.

The word "open" comes from the Middle English word "openen", which originated from the Old English word "openian" or "opnian". These words are related to the Old High German word "offan" and the German word "öffnen".

Therefore, the etymology of "reopen" implies the action of opening again or restoring something to its previous open state.

Idioms with the word REOPEN

  • open/reopen old wounds The idiom "open/reopen old wounds" refers to bringing back painful memories or emotions from the past, typically after they had been forgotten or healed. It describes a situation or event that triggers a strong response or resurrects past pain, causing individuals to experience the emotions as intensely as they did when the wounds were initially inflicted.

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Conjugate verb Reopen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have reopened
you would have reopened
he/she/it would have reopened
we would have reopened
they would have reopened
I would have reopen
you would have reopen
he/she/it would have reopen
we would have reopen
they would have reopen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been reopening
you would have been reopening
he/she/it would have been reopening
we would have been reopening
they would have been reopening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would reopen
you would reopen
he/she/it would reopen
we would reopen
they would reopen

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be reopening
you would be reopening
he/she/it would be reopening
we would be reopening
they would be reopening

FUTURE

I will reopen
you will reopen
he/she/it will reopen
we will reopen
they will reopen

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be reopening
you will be reopening
he/she/it will be reopening
we will be reopening
they will be reopening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have reopened
you will have reopened
he/she/it will have reopened
we will have reopened
they will have reopened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been reopening
you will have been reopening
he/she/it will have been reopening
we will have been reopening
they will have been reopening

IMPERATIVE

you reopen
we let´s reopen

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to reopen

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was reopening
you were reopening
he/she/it was reopening
we were reopening
they were reopening

PAST PARTICIPLE

reopened

PAST PERFECT

I had reopened
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he/she/it had reopened
we had reopened
they had reopened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been reopening
you had been reopening
he/she/it had been reopening
we had been reopening
they had been reopening

PRESENT

I reopen
you reopen
he/she/it reopens
we reopen
they reopen

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am reopening
you are reopening
he/she/it is reopening
we are reopening
they are reopening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

reopening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have reopened
you have reopened
he/she/it has reopened
we have reopened
they have reopened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been reopening
you have been reopening
he/she/it has been reopening
we have been reopening
they have been reopening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it reopen

SIMPLE PAST

I reopened
you reopened
he/she/it reopened
we reopened
they reopened

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