Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reimpose

verb
/ˌriːɪmˈpoʊz/
Definition
To impose something again after it has been removed or suspended.
Examples
  • The government decided to reimpose travel restrictions due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
  • After a brief period of reduced taxes, the city council voted to reimpose the original tax rates.
Meaning
Reimpose refers to the act of reinstating a law, rule, or regulation that was previously in effect but removed for a time.
Synonyms
  • Reestablish
  • Reinstate
  • Reapply
  • Reintroduce