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

Example Sentences

Several dozen students walked out of class Tuesday morning in protest and asked the school district to reinstate their teacher, according to video from OnSceneTV.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the users he reinstated was Trump, who had been banned following the Capitol riot in January 2021 after continuing to claim the 2020 election had been rigged against him.

From BBC

A petition on Change.org to reinstate the teacher, referred to as Mr. Perez, has over 1,200 signatures in support of him returning to class.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump recently vowed to reinstate the travel ban that barred people from predominantly Muslim countries.

From BBC

Democrats have warned the move will reinstate draconian drug war policies, leading to longer prison terms for many crimes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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