Relegate
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛləˌɡeɪt/
Relegate (verb)
- to move someone or something to a less important position or rank.
- to assign someone or something to a particular category or group.
Examples
- The team was relegated after losing the match.
- She was relegated to a less important role.
Common collocations: relegate to the background, relegate to a lower division, relegate to a minor role, relegate to a category, relegate to a section