Reinstated: meaning, definitions and examples

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reinstated

 

[ ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

official position

Reinstated means to restore someone to a previous position, status, or condition, particularly after having been removed or suspended. This term is often used in employment contexts, where an employee is returned to their job after a temporary dismissal. It can also apply to rights or privileges that were revoked. Reinstatement usually indicates that the reason for removal is no longer valid, and the individual is once again recognized in their former capacity.

Synonyms

reestablished, rehabilitated, restored, returned.

Examples of usage

  • She was reinstated after the investigation cleared her of any wrongdoing.
  • The athlete was reinstated by the league following his appeal.
  • After demonstrating improvement, he was reinstated to his position.
  • The school reinstated the program after receiving enough funding.

Translations

Translations of the word "reinstated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reinstaurado

🇮🇳 फिर से स्थापित

🇩🇪 wiederhergestellt

🇮🇩 dihidupkan kembali

🇺🇦 відновлений

🇵🇱 przywrócony

🇯🇵 復帰した

🇫🇷 réinstauré

🇪🇸 reinstaurado

🇹🇷 yeniden kurulan

🇰🇷 복원된

🇸🇦 المُعاد تثبيته

🇨🇿 obnovený

🇸🇰 obnovený

🇨🇳 恢复的

🇸🇮 ponovno vzpostavljen

🇮🇸 endurreist

🇰🇿 қайта орнатылған

🇬🇪 აღდგენილი

🇦🇿 bərpa edilmiş

🇲🇽 reinstaurado

Etymology

The word 'reinstated' comes from the prefix 're-' which implies 'again' or 'back,' combined with the word 'instated' which derives from 'instate.' The term 'instate' itself has its origins in the Latin phrase 'instaurare,' meaning 'to renew, restore.' The usage of 'reinstated' in English dates back to the early 19th century, evolving from practices where individuals who had previously held a certain position, typically in governance or employment, were allowed to reclaim their status. Over the years, the term has been adopted widely in legal and organizational contexts, signifying a formal process of returning to a previously held role or entitlement.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,590, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.