Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

regelate

verb
/ˈrɛɡəˌleɪt/
Definition
To relegate or to assign to a lower position or status.
Examples
  • The committee decided to regelate the proposal due to budget constraints.
  • After the last meeting, several projects were regelated to the backburner.
  • He felt that his ideas were being regelated by his colleagues, despite their potential impact.
Meaning
To put something in a lower rank or condition; to demote or lower in importance.
Synonyms
  • Relegate
  • Demote
  • Downgrade
  • Displace