What does demote mean?

v. to lower someone's rank or position, usually as a punishment

demote

🇺🇸 /diːˈməʊt/ 🇬🇧 /diːˈməʊt/

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verb

to lower someone's rank or position, usually as a punishment

After the mistake, the manager decided to demote him instead of firing him.

to lower someone's rank or position, usually as a punishment

3rd Present demotes

Past demoted

Perfect demoted

Progressive demoting