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Definition reinstate in American English

reinstate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌriɪnˈsteɪt/
1

to give someone their previous job or position again

Example

He was fired and then reinstated three days later.

Synonyms and related words
employ appoint take on
2

to start using or having something such as a law or benefit again

Example

The government voted against reinstating the death penalty.

Synonyms and related words
come back to replay repeat
Definition reinstate in American English