Reinstate
/ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/verb
To return something or someone to their previous condition, status or job.
The court reinstated her to her former position of employment.
Often appears as...
- reinstate in position
- reinstated in job
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Status Recovery
Used when someone or something is being returned to a former state or position, often implying correction or remedy.
After the investigation, they decided to reinstate the manager.
Pro Tip 2/3After Interruption
Often suggests that there was an interruption or a period of absence before returning to the previous state.
The sports player was reinstated to the team after recovering from an injury.
Pro Tip 3/3Former Glory
Implies restoring honor, rank, or reputation that was previously lost or damaged.
The honors committee voted to reinstate the award to the athlete.
Compare with
bring backestablishrenewrestoreresurrect
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