Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reinstatement
noun
/ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtmənt/
Definition
The act of restoring someone or something to a previous position or state.
Examples
- After the investigation, the teacher’s reinstatement was approved by the school board.
- His reinstatement to the team was celebrated by all his teammates.
- The company announced the reinstatement of the benefits program for employees.
Meaning
Reinstatement refers to the process of putting someone back into their former job or status after they have been removed or have lost it.
Synonyms
- restoration
- reestablishment
- return
- reintroduction
