Definition of reinstate for English Language Learners : to put (someone) back in a job or position that had been taken away : to begin using or dealing with (a law, policy, system, etc.) again
Detailed Synonyms for period of time in English. period of time: period of time [the ~] noun. the period of time the term; the period of time; the period; the space of time; the time; the space term [the ~] noun.
The period is the workhorse of punctuation. Like a great dessert, it's always welcome at the end. Here's how to use periods: 1  Use a period after a complete sentence. 2  Example: A hangover is the wrath of grapes. 3  Use a period after a command. 4  Example: Please close the door behind you. 5  Use a period after most abbreviations.