Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
relegar
verb
/ˈrɛlɪɡɑːr/
Definition
To assign to a lower rank or position; to dismiss or banish to a remote place.
Examples
- After the scandal, the athlete was relegated to the minor leagues.
- Instead of managing the project, he was relegated to answering phones.
Meaning
The act of demoting someone or something, often used in contexts where a person is forced to leave a more prominent position.
Synonyms
- demote
- degrade
- dismiss
- banish