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Reappointed: meaning, definitions and examples

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reappointed

 

[ riːəˈpɔɪntɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

job position

To reappoint someone means to officially assign them to a position or role again after a previous appointment. This action often occurs when the initial term of service has ended or has been vacated for some reason.

Synonyms

reelect, renominate, reselect

Examples of usage

  • The board decided to reappoint him as the director.
  • She was reappointed to her position after her term ended.
  • The committee will reappoint members every two years.
  • After a thorough review, the mayor reappointed the city manager.

Translations

Translations of the word "reappointed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconduzido

🇮🇳 फिर से नियुक्त किया गया

🇩🇪 wiederernannt

🇮🇩 ditunjuk kembali

🇺🇦 переобраний

🇵🇱 ponownie mianowany

🇯🇵 再任された

🇫🇷 réappointé

🇪🇸 reapuntado

🇹🇷 yeniden atandı

🇰🇷 재임명된

🇸🇦 إعادة تعيين

🇨🇿 znovu jmenován

🇸🇰 znovu vymenovaný

🇨🇳 重新任命

🇸🇮 ponovno imenovan

🇮🇸 endurráðinn

🇰🇿 қайта тағайындалған

🇬🇪 მחדש დანიშნული

🇦🇿 təkrar təyin olunmuş

🇲🇽 reapuntado

Etymology

The term 'reappointed' stems from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', combined with the base word 'appoint', originating from the Latin 'appointare', meaning 'to place, set'. 'Appoint' has been used in the English language since the late 14th century, referring to the action of assigning a duty or position to someone. The subsequent addition of 're-' indicates the action of doing so once again. This word reflects practices within various organizations, such as government and corporate environments, where officials may serve multiple terms or where appointments are revisited due to changes in circumstances or performances. The usage of 'reappointed' has gained prominence in official communications, particularly in discussions surrounding political appointments and organizational structures.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,963, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.