relegation

• Substantivo que designa o ato de rebaixar alguém ou algo a uma posição, classe ou categoria inferior; no esporte, refere-se ao rebaixamento de um time para uma divisão inferior, e em sentido figurado pode indicar delegação de decisões a subordinados ou um afastamento brando.

A noun referring to the act of assigning someone or something to an inferior position, class, or category, often involving mild banishment or the authorization of subordinates to make certain decisions.

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1. Delegation of authorityC1formalbusiness

   The act of giving someone else the power or responsibility to make decisions on your behalf.

   Delegação de poderes

   • Effective management requires the relegation of routine tasks to junior staff.
   • The CEO's relegation of decision-making to department heads improved efficiency.
   • Proper relegation of authority can empower team members.

   Sinônimosassignmentcommissiondelegationdevolutiontransfer

2. Assignment to a categoryB2formal

   The act of placing someone or something into a specific class or group.

   Atribuição a uma categoria

   • The relegation of the document to the 'archived' folder was premature.
   • His relegation to the second team was based on his recent performance.
   • The scientist's relegation of the species to a new genus was controversial.

   Sinônimosassignmentcategorizationclassificationconsignment

3. Consignment to an inferior positionB2formal

   The act of moving someone or something to a lower or less important rank or status.

   Rebaixamento de status

   • The team's relegation to the lower division was a huge disappointment.
   • After the scandal, his relegation to a minor role was inevitable.
   • The old equipment faced relegation to the storage room.

   Sinônimosabasementdebasementdegradationdemotionloweringreduction

   Antônimosadvancementelevationexaltationpromotionupgrade