reopen
UK[ˌriːˈəʊpən]US[ˌriːˈoʊpən]
v
to open again, or to cause something to open again after being closed.
v
to start operating or providing a service again after a period of being closed.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
open
re
again
open
to open
Etymology
the verb 'reopen' is a transparent compound formed within english. the prefix 're-', derived from latin, carries the core sense of repetition or restoration. it is attached to the english verb 'open', which originates from old english 'openian', meaning to make accessible or not closed. the combination is a logical and productive pattern in english, directly signifying the action of opening something once more. this straightforward morphological process illustrates how english readily creates new verbs to express recurring actions or states of being.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + open (to open)
re- (prefix, from latin, meaning "again" or "back"); open (verb, from old english, meaning "to open, to unfasten").
Examples
the museum will reopen to the public next month after renovations.
the government decided to reopen the investigation based on new evidence.
we plan to reopen negotiations with the other company next week.