Reinstate

Quick meaning: Reinstate is a verb meaning (transitive) To restore to a former position or rank.

Meaning

(transitive) To restore to a former position or rank.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To bring back into use or existence; resurrect.

Example Sentences

The ancient taboo, which Plato wishes to reinstate, is an important element.

My trip along the rest of the line is delightful. It's yet another route that has recovered from previous rationalisation by having tracks and platforms reinstated in recent years.

“If people can trust in him to run the country, you should trust in somebody that did their time and want to reinstate themselves,” Jeremiah says. “Especially if your leader has got 30-something felonies and I just have one.”

Of these nine days, six will be needed for jacking. The remainder of the time will be given over to removing and then reinstating track and overhead line, power and signalling equipment from a 200-metre stretch of the ECML above.

Word Forms

• reinstates
• reinstating
• reinstated

Synonyms for reinstate

Depending on context, synonyms include restore, reestablish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include restore, reestablish, regain, rehabilitate, rehabilitation, recover.

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