reopening
UK[ˌriːˈəʊpənɪŋ]US[ˌriːˈoʊpənɪŋ]
n
the act or process of opening something again, especially a business, school, or public facility.
n
an instance of something becoming open or available to the public again after a period of closure.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
open
ing
re
again
open
to make accessible
ing
noun suffix
Etymology
the word "reopening" is a modern english formation built upon the well-established verb "open". the prefix "re-", borrowed from latin, is one of the most productive prefixes in english, systematically added to verbs to indicate repetition. the core verb "open" traces back to old english "openian", itself derived from the adjective "open", meaning not shut or closed. the addition of the nominal suffix "-ing" converts the action into a noun denoting the event or process itself. thus, the literal construction "opening again" perfectly captures its contemporary meaning, describing the resumption of operation or access following a closure.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + open (to make accessible) + ing (noun suffix)
re- is a prefix of latin origin meaning "again" or "back". open is a verb of old english origin, from "openian" meaning "to open, disclose, or make accessible". -ing is a suffix of old english origin used to form nouns from verbs, indicating an action or its result.
Examples
the reopening of the museum attracted large crowds on its first day.
the government announced a phased reopening of schools next month.
the store's grand reopening featured special discounts and live music.