reopened case

[ree-OH-pend case / ri-ˈō-pənd ˈkās]
noun phrasepl: reopened cases
caso reabertura / caso reaberto
1. A legal case that has been closed or dismissed and is subsequently opened again for further investigation or judicial proceedings
The detective announced that the reopened case would be thoroughly investigated with new evidence.
O detetive anunciou que o caso reaberto seria investigado minuciosamente com novas evidências.
2. A previously concluded matter or situation that is being revisited or reconsidered
The reopened case brought hope to the victim's family after many years of silence.
O caso reaberto trouxe esperança à família da vítima após muitos anos de silêncio.
In Brazil, reopened cases often receive significant media attention, particularly in high-profile criminal cases. The reopening of cases can be driven by new evidence, public pressure, or political developments. This phrase is commonly used in crime reporting and legal commentary across both Brazilian and American media.
NYC Slang
cold case getting warm again
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reinvestigated caserevived casecold case revivalreopened investigation
Antonyms / Antônimos
closed casesettled casedismissed caseresolved case

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
caso reaberto / reabertura de caso
Standard usage in legal and journalistic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
caso reaberto
Common in local news and legal proceedings
São Paulo
reabertura de caso / caso reaberto
Frequently used in formal legal and media discourse
Portugal
caso reaberto / reabertura do caso
Similar usage but may emphasize 'reabertura' more formally in judicial contexts

Related Words

investigationevidenceappealjurisdictionverdictprosecution

Related Idioms & Phrases

dig up the past
open a can of worms
bring something back to the table
revisit old ground
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →