återöppna

återöppna is a Swedish verb meaning “to reopen” or “to open again.” It is formed from the prefix åter- “again” combined with the root öppna “to open.” The verb is transitive or intransitive depending on context. In transitive usage, an object must be supplied: “De återöppnade dörren” (They reopened the door). In intransitive use, the subject simply restarts the opening: “Fabriken återöppnade efter stängningen” (The factory reopened after the closure).

The verb appears frequently in news reports, business updates, and public policy announcements. Common collocations include återöppna förordning (to lift a regulation), återöppna verksamhet (to restart operations), and återöppna tjänster (to resume services). The past tense form is återöppnade, and the present participle is återöppnande. The subjunctive or conditional forms follow standard Swedish conjugation patterns, e.g., skulle återöppna, vill återöppna.

Historically, återöppna has been used in contexts such as the reopening of borders, museums, and schools after closures, especially during public health crises. The term carries a neutral connotation and does not imply permanent restoration; it simply indicates a resumption of accessibility or function. In legal and governmental documents, it is often used to denote the reinstatement of previously suspended provisions.