Demote (Verb)
Meaning
Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The manager was demoted from her high-ranking position after the company downsized.
- The employee was demoted due to his failure to meet the performance target for the third consecutive quarter.
- He was demoted as captain of the team after the humiliating loss in the championship finals.
- After a series of severe setbacks, the once-legendary champion was demoted to reserve status on the main roster.
- The employee disputed his demotion, arguing that it was unfair to demote him without providing proper guidance and support.