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.
1. an intervening period of time: an interval of 50 years. 2. a period of temporary cessation; pause. 3. a space between things, points, limits, etc.: an interval of ten. 4. Math. a. the totality of points on a line between two designated points or endpoints that may or may not be included.