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Definition reinstate in British English

reinstate verb

[transitive]verb
/ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/
1

to give someone their previous job or position again

Example

He was sacked and then reinstated three days later.

Synonyms and related words
employappointtake 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 toreplayrepeat
Definition reinstate in British English