relegate

[ˈrɛləɡeɪt]

relegate Definition

  • 1consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
  • 2assign an inferior rank or position to (someone or something)
  • 3transfer (a team) to a lower division of a league

Using relegate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "relegate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was relegated to a lower position after the merger.

  • Example

    The team was relegated to the second division.

  • Example

    The topic was relegated to a footnote in the report.

  • Example

    She felt that her contributions were being relegated to a secondary role.

relegate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for relegate

Phrases with relegate

  • to make something less important or prominent

    Example

    The main issue was relegated to the background in the discussion.

  • to forget or ignore something completely

    Example

    The old traditions have been relegated to oblivion by the younger generation.

  • to consign something to the past and forget about it

    Example

    The outdated policies have been relegated to the dustbin of history.

Origins of relegate

from Latin 'relegare', meaning 'to send away'

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Summary: relegate in Brief

The verb 'relegate' [ˈrɛləɡeɪt] means to assign or dismiss someone or something to an inferior rank or position. It can also refer to transferring a team to a lower division of a league. Examples include 'He was relegated to a lower position after the merger.' and 'The team was relegated to the second division.' Phrases like 'relegate to oblivion' and 'relegate to the dustbin of history' denote forgetting or ignoring something completely.