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relegating

 

[ ˈrɛlɪˌɡeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports context

Relegating refers to the act of moving a team down to a lower division based on its performance in a league. This is commonly practiced in many sports leagues where teams that fail to perform adequately are demoted.

Synonyms

demote, depose, downgrade

Examples of usage

  • The team was relegated after finishing last in the league.
  • Relegating clubs affects their financial situation significantly.
  • The relegation battle intensified as the season came to a close.
Context #2 | Verb

general usage

To relegating means to assign to an inferior rank or position. This can apply in various contexts where something is considered less important or is given lower status.

Synonyms

assign, delegate, transfer

Examples of usage

  • In the new policy, some tasks were relegated to the junior staff.
  • He felt relegated to a secondary role in the project.
  • The issues were relegated to the bottom of the agenda.

Translations

Translations of the word "relegating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rebaixando

🇮🇳 पदच्युत करना

🇩🇪 herabgestuft

🇮🇩 mendegradasi

🇺🇦 перекидати

🇵🇱 relegowanie

🇯🇵 降格する

🇫🇷 releguer

🇪🇸 relegar

🇹🇷 sevk etmek

🇰🇷 강등시키다

🇸🇦 إعادة تصنيف

🇨🇿 relegování

🇸🇰 relegovanie

🇨🇳 降级

🇸🇮 relegiranje

🇮🇸 niðurflytja

🇰🇿 төмендету

🇬🇪 დაქვეითება

🇦🇿 relyasiya

🇲🇽 relegar

Etymology

The term 'relegate' originates from the Latin word 'relegare', which means 'to send away' or 'to assign to a lower rank'. The prefix 're-' indicates a return, while 'legare' means to send or entrust. Historically, the word has been used in Roman law and later in various European languages to denote demotion or reassignment. In modern context, especially in sports and organizational frameworks, 'relegation' has become a significant concept, reflecting the competitive nature of various leagues and the hierarchy within professional environments. The first known use of the word in English dates back to the late 19th century, gradually becoming a standard term in discussions surrounding sports and management.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,121 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.