Academic Discipline Terms

verb to officially remove someone from their job or position

adjective used to describe someone who has been removed from their job or position

• The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
• The teacher dismissed the class early for good behavior.
• I dismissed his apology because it wasn't sincere.
• She dismissed his advances, not wanting to get involved in a relationship.

noun the act of restoring someone or something to a previous position or condition

verb to restore to a previous position or condition

• The board has decided to reinstate the employee after reviewing the appeal.
• They finally agreed to reinstate her back to her position.
• They're gonna bring him back, reinstate him, you know?
• Sometimes, we need to reinstate our focus on what truly matters in life.