Definition

To establish or put something back in place again after it has been removed or stopped.

Example

The committee decided to reinstitute the old policy after reviewing its benefits.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they might reinstitute the old policy at work?

Really? I thought they got rid of that for good.

Yeah, it's surprising, but some people think it could improve things.

I guess we'll see if it actually makes a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinstitute → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "instituere" (meaning to set up or establish). The word means to set up or establish something again after it has been removed or discontinued.

Memory Tip

Think of 'setting up' ('instituere') something 'again' ('re-') — that's why reinstitute means to establish something once more.

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