relegation
IPA: rˈɛɫʌgˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- The act of being relegated
- (sports) Moving from one division to a lower one, due to finishing the season with fewer points than others.
- demotion in a hierarchy, for example in business
- demotion of status etc.
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Examples of "relegation" in Sentences
- The team finished last in the league, facing relegation to a lower division
- After a series of losses, the club narrowly avoided relegation by winning their final match
- Relegation can be a devastating blow to a team's morale and finances
- The coach made several strategic changes to prevent relegation from happening
- The fans were in uproar over the team's relegation, demanding a complete overhaul of the management
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