1. reduces someone to a lower rank, position, or grade
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘demote’

Examples

• The company demotes employees who consistently miss deadlines.
• If he fails the performance review, the manager demotes him to assistant level.
• The military rarely demotes officers without serious cause.
• She worries that her boss demotes people who speak up.
• The school demotes students who don’t meet academic standards.
• The coach demotes players who miss too many practices.