# reopening

/ɹiˈoʊpənɪŋ/ (US) · /ɹɪˈəʊpnɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reopening
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the act of opening a place or business again after it has been closed for a while.

For teachers: the act or instance of opening again a facility, business, or border that was previously closed to the public or for operations.

## Examples

- The museum's reopening is scheduled for next Monday.
- Local residents gathered to celebrate the reopening of the community library after six months of renovations.
- Economists are closely monitoring the reopening of international borders, as the return of tourism is expected to stimulate significant growth in the regional hospitality sector.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the preposition 'of' to specify the entity being opened again.

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