Definitions

1. verb

to restore something, especially a person’s rights or position, to its original state

“The court decided to reinstate the worker’s job after an investigation cleared their name.”

2. verb

to cause something to be restored to its original state

“The new management decided to reinstate the old policy to improve customer satisfaction.”

3. noun

the act of restoring something, especially a person’s rights or position, to its original state

“The reinstatement of the worker’s job was a major victory for the labor union.”

4. noun

a restoration of something, especially a person’s rights or position, to its original state

“The reinstatement of the old policy led to a significant increase in sales.”