Definition of Demote
Demote
de·mote
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(verb)
to reduce someone to a lower level, rank, or position, often as a punishment;
e.g. They plan to demote him to a less-senior position for his mistake.
(verb)
to assign something to a less important grade or position;
e.g. We should demote these files to the next level of priority, since there are more important things we should do first.
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