reinstate

[ ree-in-steyt ]

verb (used with object)

, re·in·stat·ed, re·in·stat·ing.

1. to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state:

   to reinstate the ousted chairman.

reinstate

/ ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt /

verb

1. tr to restore to a former rank or condition

Derived Forms

• ˌreinˈstatement, noun
• ˌreinˈstator, noun

Other Words From

• re·in·state·ment re·in·sta·tion [ree-in-, stey, -sh, uh, n] noun
• re·in·sta·tor noun
• un·re·in·stat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reinstate¹

First recorded in 1620–30; re- + instate

Related Words

• bring back
• reelect
• reestablish
• reintroduce
• renew
• replace
• restore
• revive