reinstall
verb
re·in·stall
(ˌ)rē-in-ˈstȯl 
reinstalled; reinstalling
: to install (something or someone) again
Reinstall the software and reboot the computer.
reinstall carpet
… the Meiji Restoration, when the emperor was reinstalled as the central figure of the government and the shogun system was disbanded.—
Bennett Schiff
Bennett Schiff
reinstallation
noun
plural reinstallations
Reinstallation of valve covers, a seemingly brief task, took Ron and I six full hours.
—Chuck Asbury
Chuck Asbury
Examples of reinstall in a Sentence
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Apply a very light coating of oil before reinstalling the blades.
—Michelle Ullman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
Let the vent cover dry completely before reinstalling it and turning your system back on.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
Restoration work on Notre-Dame following the fire has continued to progress: The tower’s eight bronze bells were reinstalled this week.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Let the paint dry completely before reinstalling your cabinets—consult the manufacturer’s instructions for estimated drying time, usually anywhere from one to eight hours.
—Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
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Michelle Ullman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
Let the vent cover dry completely before reinstalling it and turning your system back on.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
Restoration work on Notre-Dame following the fire has continued to progress: The tower’s eight bronze bells were reinstalled this week.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Let the paint dry completely before reinstalling your cabinets—consult the manufacturer’s instructions for estimated drying time, usually anywhere from one to eight hours.
—Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Reinstall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinstall. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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