reinstate
Translation
to reinstate, to restore, to bring back
Examples
The company decided to reinstate the old policy.
The company decided to reinstate the old policy.
He was reinstated in his job after the appeal.
He was reinstated in his job after the appeal.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((in sth.)) to restore (sb.) to a former position He was reinstated in his job.
((sth.)) to bring back (sth.) into use They reinstated the old policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restore, put back, bring back; Antonyms: remove, dismiss, abolish
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'in-' + 'state' (condition, position). To put back into a former state or position.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 're-in-state'. It means to put someone or something back into its original state.