subordinating

• Описывает союз или придаточное предложение, которое связывает зависимую часть с главным предложением, указывая на отношения времени, причины, условия или противопоставления.

Describes a conjunction or clause that connects a dependent clause to a main clause, indicating a relationship of time, cause, condition, or contrast.

1. Connecting clausesC1formal

   Serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause, indicating a relationship of dependence.

   Подчинительный

   • The word 'because' is a subordinating conjunction.
   • Subordinating words like 'although' and 'since' introduce dependent clauses.
   • In the sentence 'She left when the bell rang,' 'when' is a subordinating word.

   Synonymssubordinative

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по помещению кого-либо или чего-либо в более низкий ранг, положение или уровень важности.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing someone or something in a lower rank, position, or level of importance.

1. Treat as less importantB2formal

   To consider or treat someone or something as having lower status or value.

   Подчинять

   • The manager often subordinates her team's needs to her own ambitions.
   • In many cultures, personal desires are subordinated to family obligations.
   • He subordinated his own career to support his spouse's job.

   Synonymsbelittledemeandeprecatedevaluediminishdisparagedowngrademinimizeplay downrelegateslightunderrateundervalue

   Antonymselevateemphasizeprioritizepromote

2. Make dependent or subservientB2formal

   To place someone or something in a position of lower rank or authority, making them dependent on another.

   Подчинять

   • The new policy subordinates local offices to the central headquarters.
   • In the military, personal freedom is subordinated to the chain of command.
   • The treaty subordinated the smaller nation's economy to its larger neighbor.

   Synonymsdegradedemotedominatedowngradeenslavelowerreducerelegatesubjectsubjugate

   Antonymselevateempowerpromote