reinstatement
Translation
reinstatement, restoration
Examples
He applied for reinstatement to his old job.
He applied for reinstatement to his old job.
The reinstatement of the policy was a surprise.
The reinstatement of the policy was a surprise.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) reinstatement of (sb./sth.) The reinstatement of the old rules was unpopular.
((to sth.)) reinstatement to (a position/place) He is seeking reinstatement to the police force.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restoration, return, reestablishment
Etymology
From the prefix 're-' (again) + 'in-' (in) + 'state' (to place) + '-ment' (noun suffix). It literally means 'the act of placing in again'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 're-in-state-ment'. Think of putting someone or something back 'in' its previous 'state'.