reopen
UK: ˌriːˈəʊpən | US: ˌriːˈoʊpən
vt. to open again after being closed
vi. to become open again
The word "reopen" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the verb "open" (from Old English "openian," meaning to make accessible or unseal). The prefix "re-" is widely used in English to indicate repetition or restoration, while "open" retains its core meaning of allowing entry or access. Together, they logically form a verb meaning "to open again," reflecting a straightforward compounding process in Modern English.
The store will reopen next Monday after renovations.
Schools may reopen if infection rates decline.
She decided to reopen the discussion about the project timeline.
The museum reopens its doors to the public at 9 AM.
Authorities warned against reopening old wounds during the trial.