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relegating

/ˈrɛl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪŋ/

2 entries

noun

/ˈrɛl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по назначению кого-либо или чего-либо на более низкую или менее важную должность, ранг или уровень полномочий, часто включающее передачу права принятия решений подчиненным.

A noun referring to the act of assigning someone or something to a lower or less important position, rank, or authority, often involving the delegation of decision-making power to subordinates.

uncountable

  1. Delegation of authorityB2formal

    The act of assigning decision-making power or responsibility to subordinates or other individuals.

    ruДелегирование полномочий

    • Effective relegating of tasks can improve team productivity.
    • The manager's relegating of authority allowed the team to act quickly.
    • Relegating decisions to junior staff requires clear guidelines.

    Synonymsassignmentcommissiondelegationdeputationdevolution

verb

relegate/ˈrɛl.ɪ.ɡeɪt/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по переводу или отправлению кого-либо или чего-либо на более низкий ранг, должность или в худшее состояние.

A verb used to indicate the act of consigning or dismissing someone or something to an inferior rank, position, or condition.

  1. Demote or downgradeB2formal

    To assign someone or something to a lower or less important position, rank, or category.

    ruПонизить

    • The team was relegated to the second division after losing the match.
    • He was relegated to a minor role in the project.
    • The old equipment was relegated to the storage room.

    Synonymsdegradedemotedeposedethronedowngradelowerreducestripunseat

    Antonymsadvanceelevatepromoteupgrade

  2. Transfer responsibilityC1formal

    To pass on a task, duty, or problem to someone else, often of lower status.

    ruПереложить ответственность

    • The manager relegated the routine paperwork to his assistant.
    • She relegated the difficult decisions to her deputy.
    • The committee relegated the issue to a subcommittee for review.

    Synonymsassignconsigndelegateentrusthand overpass onreferremittransfer

    Antonymsacceptassumekeepretain

Forms
  • relegated past participle
  • relegated past simple
  • relegating present participle
  • relegates third person singular