1. to assign to a lower or less important position, rank, or status
Usage: past tense and past participle of relegate
2. to move a sports team to a lower division or league due to poor performance
Usage: sports context; past tense and past participle of relegate

Examples

• The manager was relegated to a minor role after the company restructuring.
• She felt relegated to the background during the important meeting.
• The soccer team was relegated to the second division after finishing last.
• His concerns were relegated to the bottom of the priority list.
• The old equipment was relegated to storage in the basement.
• After the scandal, he was relegated from his executive position.