Question 1 · Quick check
reinstate
CEFRC1
/ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/
verb
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To give someone a job or position back.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo bring back into use or existence; resurrect.
Examples
Should we reinstate the death penalty?
“If people can trust in him to run the country, you should trust in somebody that did their time and want to reinstate themselves,” Jeremiah says. “Especially if your leader has got 30-something felonies and I just have one.”
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningTo restore to a former position or rank.
More examples
In contextOf these nine days, six will be needed for jacking. The remainder of the time will be given over to removing and then reinstating track and overhead line, power and signalling equipment from a 200-metre stretch of the ECML above.
The ancient taboo, which Plato wishes to reinstate, is an important element.
My trip along the rest of the line is delightful. It's yet another route that has recovered from previous rationalisation by having tracks and platforms reinstated in recent years.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.
Nearby
Origin
verb
From re- + instate.