relegating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
   delegation; delegating; relegation; deputation.
   
2. verb refer to another person for decision or judgment
   relegate; submit; pass on.
   
   • She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues
3. verb assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
   bump; break; demote; relegate; kick downstairs.
   
   • She was demoted because she always speaks up
   • He was broken down to Sergeant
4. verb expel, as if by official decree
   relegate; bar; banish.
   
   • he was banished from his own country
5. verb assign to a class or kind
   relegate; classify.
   
   • How should algae be classified?
   • People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms

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