Reinstating: meaning, definitions and examples
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reinstating
[ riːɪnˈsteɪtɪŋ ]
restoration, employment
Reinstating refers to the act of restoring someone or something to a position or condition they previously held. In a workplace context, this might involve bringing an employee back to their position after a suspension or dismissal. It can also apply to reinstating rights, benefits, or privileges. The process often involves formal procedures and can vary greatly depending on legal and organizational policies. Reinstating is commonly used in discussions surrounding employment law, organizational behavior, and even in governmental contexts.
Synonyms
reappointing, reestablishing, reintroducing, restoring.
Examples of usage
- The school decided to reinstate the teacher after the investigation.
- She was reinstated to her original position after the appeal.
- The company is reinstituting the policy that was removed last year.
Translations
Translations of the word "reinstating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reintegração
🇮🇳 पुनर्स्थापन
🇩🇪 Wiedereinsetzung
🇮🇩 pemulihan
🇺🇦 відновлення
🇵🇱 przywrócenie
🇯🇵 復帰
🇫🇷 réintégration
🇪🇸 reintegración
🇹🇷 yeniden atama
🇰🇷 재설정
🇸🇦 إعادة التعيين
🇨🇿 obnovení
🇸🇰 obnovenie
🇨🇳 恢复
🇸🇮 ponovna namestitev
🇮🇸 endurreisn
🇰🇿 қалпына келтіру
🇬🇪 აღდგენა
🇦🇿 bərpa
🇲🇽 reinstalación
Etymology
The word 'reinstating' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', and the root word 'instating', which comes from the verb 'to instate', meaning to put in a position or to establish. The term began to take shape in the English language during the 16th century, where it was primarily used in legal and formal contexts to discuss the restoration of rights, positions, or statuses that had previously been revoked or taken away. Over time, 'reinstating' has found applications in various sectors including employment law, education, and governance, reflecting a broader societal emphasis on fairness and rehabilitation. The act of reinstating carries a connotation of rectification, suggesting that the previous state is restored after a period of disruption or removal.