1. the act of moving someone or something to a lower or less important position
2. the transfer of a sports team from a higher division to a lower one due to poor performance
Usage: sports

Examples

• The manager’s relegation to a minor department surprised everyone.
• After years of poor results, the team faced relegation to the second division.
• The relegation of the project to low priority meant fewer resources.
• His relegation from captain to regular player was difficult to accept.
• The club fought hard to avoid relegation at the end of the season.
• The relegation of important decisions to junior staff caused problems.