reinstate

[ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt]

reinstate Definition

• 1. to restore someone or something to their former position or state
• 2. to bring back into use or effect

Using reinstate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reinstate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company decided to reinstate the employee after reviewing the case.

• Example

  The government promised to reinstate the funding for the program.

• Example

  The new manager reinstated the old policies.

• Example

  The team captain was reinstated after his suspension.

reinstate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reinstate

• restore
• reestablish
• reintroduce
• reimpose
• reinstall

Antonyms for reinstate

• remove
• dismiss
• suspend

Phrases with reinstate

• reinstate to power

  to restore someone to a position of authority or influence

  Example

  The coup leaders were reinstated to power after the military intervention.

• reinstate a law

  to bring back into effect a previously abolished or suspended law

  Example

  The government decided to reinstate the ban on smoking in public places.

• reinstate one's reputation

  to restore one's good name or standing in society

  Example

  The athlete sued the newspaper to reinstate his reputation after they published false allegations against him.

Origins of reinstate

from 're-' meaning 'again' and 'instate' meaning 'to put in a certain state'

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Summary: reinstate in Brief

The verb 'reinstate' [ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt] means to restore someone or something to their previous position or state, or to bring back into use or effect. Examples include 'The company decided to reinstate the employee after reviewing the case.' and 'The new manager reinstated the old policies.' 'Reinstate' can be used in phrases like 'reinstate to power,' 'reinstate a law,' and 'reinstate one's reputation.'