Reinstate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Bring back into original existence, use, function, or position; "restore law and order"; "reestablish peace in the region"; "restore the emperor to the throne".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Restore to the previous state or rank.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The company decided to reinstate the employee after reviewing the case and finding him not guilty of misconduct.
- After public pressure, the government was forced to reinstate the subsidies it had earlier cancelled.
- The government will reinstate the benefits that were removed from the retired veterans' pension plans.
- The school board decided to reinstate the teacher who was unjustly dismissed earlier.
- The court ruled in her favor and the company was ordered to reinstate her as the CEO immediately.