verb

reinstate

ree-ihn-STAYT

Reinstate (verb) means to restore someone or something to a former position or condition. Example: “The court ordered the company to reinstate the fired employee.”

verb

To restore someone or something to a former position or condition.

"The court ordered the company to reinstate the fired employee."

"The old ferry route was reinstated after years of closure."

How to use reinstate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo put someone or something back into the position or state they were in before.

Common pairings

reinstate an employee reinstate a policy

Word forms

reinstated past tense, reinstates singular

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Synonyms

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restore reestablish

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Rhymes for reinstate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reinstate” mean?

The word “reinstate” means to restore someone or something to a former position or condition. In plain terms, to put someone or something back into the position or state they were in before.

How do you pronounce “reinstate”?

“Reinstate” is pronounced ree-ihn-STAYT (/ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “reinstate” in a sentence?

Here is “reinstate” used in a sentence: “The court ordered the company to reinstate the fired employee.”

What part of speech is “reinstate”?

“Reinstate” is a verb.

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