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Relegate

usgb/ˈrelɪɡeɪt/Volume
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Sports Usage

Often used to describe teams being moved down in leagues due to performance.

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After a dismal season, the club was relegated to a lower league.
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Professional Context

Used in workplaces to describe demotion or loss of status.

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Due to the restructure, Dan was relegated from manager to a team member.
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Not Always Negative

Can be neutral, indicating a change in focus rather than a demotion.

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The project was relegated to the background during the budget crisis.
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