relegateKK [ˈrɛləˌget] ｜ /ˈrɛləˌgeɪt/
GEPT 中高級
C2verb
reduce someone or something to a lower rank or position, typically as a punishment or demotion
After losing the big game, the once-star quarterback was relegated to third-string for the rest of the season.
降級；貶職
C2verb
assign someone or something to an inferior rank, position, or category
After his poor performance in the game, he was relegated to the bench for the rest of the season.
歸入（較差位置）；打入冷宮
C2verb
refer or hand over (a matter or task) for decision or attention to another
As a manager, you should not relegate important decisions to your subordinates
C2verb
expel or banish (someone) from a social or political group or place, especially as an official punishment
After being caught cheating during the exam, the student was relegated from the university for one year.