reinstate

American

[ree-in-steyt] / ˌri ɪnˈsteɪt /

verb (used with object)

reinstated, reinstating

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

to reinstate the ousted chairman.

reinstate British

/ ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt /

verb

(tr) to restore to a former rank or condition

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Other Word Forms

reinstatement noun
reinstation noun
reinstator noun
unreinstated adjective

Etymology

Origin of reinstate

First recorded in 1620–30; re- + instate

Example Sentences

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Tax relief for diesel was reinstated the previous week and increased this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tech billionaire had ushered in sweeping changes to the platform after purchasing it, including reinstating the accounts of controversial figures and lifting some content restrictions.

From BBC

They are seeking an injunction to force the school to reinstate the club.

From The Wall Street Journal

The firm reinstated coverage of CoreWeave stock with a Buy rating and a $100 target price in a research note Tuesday.

From Barron's

The Department of Homeland Security said it had reinstated an expedited removal order for Estrada Juarez from 1998, when she was 15.

From Los Angeles Times

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