Relegate
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Sports Usage
Often used to describe teams being moved down in leagues due to performance. 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. 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. The project was relegated to the background during the budget crisis.