reinstate

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/ (UK)

Definition of reinstate

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (transitive)To restore to a former position or rank.
    “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.”
    ““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.””
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verb

  1. (transitive)To restore to a former position or rank.
    “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.”
    ““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.””
  2. (transitive)To bring back into use or existence; resurrect.
    “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.”

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Etymology

From re- + instate.

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