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demote

/dɪˈmoʊt/ verb · British & US
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What does demote mean?

verb

To reduce someone's rank or status, or to move something to a lower position or category. To lower the status or importance of something.

Example

"The company demoted the employee after a series of poor performance reviews."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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