reinstate

Definition

  • verb: to put (someone) back in a job or position that had been taken away
  • verb: to place again (as in possession or in a former position)
  • synonyms: reëstablish, replace

Examples

  • The company promised to 'reinstate' [='rehire'] the employees that had been laid off.

  • The court case was dismissed by the judge but 'reinstated' [='reopened'] on appeal.

  • After his name was cleared, he was 'reinstated' as committee chairperson.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) man in their world. Believe me, daughter, I have taken stock of them. I know what to expect. And we are fully prepared. Then should you not reinstate your alliance with King Ecbert? I have no wish or need to be allied to such a degenerate monarch. Daughter, we are all aware of your (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17