relegate REL-i-gayt verb WS #35

to consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position; to banish or exile; to assign to a particular class or category; to demote or transfer to a less important place

1. The team's poor season meant they would be relegated to a lower division next year.
2. The library had to relegate older books to storage to make room for new acquisitions.
3. The company chose to relegate the underperforming department to a smaller office space downtown.
4. The coach decided to relegate the star player to the bench after his poor performance in practice.
5. After the scandal, the politician was relegated to a minor advisory role with no real influence.