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relegate
[ rel-i-geyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition:
He has been relegated to a post at the fringes of the diplomatic service.
- to consign or commit (a matter, task, etc.), as to a person:
He relegates the less pleasant tasks to his assistant.
Synonyms: , ,
- to assign or refer (something) to a particular class or kind.
- to send into exile; banish.
relegate
/ ˈɛɪˌɡɪ /
verb
- to move to a position of less authority, importance, etc; demote
- usually passive to demote (a football team, etc) to a lower division
- to assign or refer (a matter) to another or others, as for action or decision
- foll by to to banish or exile
- to assign (something) to a particular group or category
Derived Forms
- ˌˈپDz, noun
- ˈˌٲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ··· [rel, -i-g, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
- ···پDz [rel-i-, gey, -sh, uh, n] noun
- un···· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of relegate1
Example Sentences
Elsewhere Cardiff City fans spoke of their disappointment as the team was relegated.
They are in better shape than fellow relegated sides Southampton and Leicester - financially and in terms of strategy and togetherness.
He described the club's season as "miserable" and a "total embarrassment" after the Foxes were relegated earlier this month.
In his two and a half years with Fulham they were relegated from the Premier League twice, and promoted in between.
Steve Bruce's side welcome Wrexham, while Orient travel to struggling Cambridge who could be relegated on Monday if they fail to win.
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