Demote
verb
To lower in rank or position.
After leading the team to a series of losses, the coach was demoted.
Often appears as...
- demote from position
- demote to rank
verb
To lower the importance or value of something.
His rude behavior led his colleagues to demote his opinions and suggestions.
Often appears as...
- demote importance
- demote value
verb
To lower the classification level of data in computing.
Demoting the data classification activated its availability to the new users.
Often appears as...
- demote data
- demote classification
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To lower in rank or position.
After leading the team to a series of losses, the coach was demoted.
Often appears as...
- demote from position
- demote to rank
verb
To lower the importance or value of something.
His rude behavior led his colleagues to demote his opinions and suggestions.
Often appears as...
- demote importance
- demote value
verb
To lower the classification level of data in computing.
Demoting the data classification activated its availability to the new users.
Often appears as...
- demote data
- demote classification
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'demote' usually implies a setback or punishment for not meeting expectations.
He was demoted due to poor performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Topic
Be cautious when discussing demotions as it can be a sensitive subject for some people.
I heard she was demoted; I hope she's okay.
Pro Tip 3/3Workplace Context
Demote is often used in professional settings to discuss job positions and roles.
After the reorganization, several employees were demoted.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'demote' usually implies a setback or punishment for not meeting expectations.
He was demoted due to poor performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Topic
Be cautious when discussing demotions as it can be a sensitive subject for some people.
I heard she was demoted; I hope she's okay.
Pro Tip 3/3Workplace Context
Demote is often used in professional settings to discuss job positions and roles.
After the reorganization, several employees were demoted.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'demote' usually implies a setback or punishment for not meeting expectations.
He was demoted due to poor performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Topic
Be cautious when discussing demotions as it can be a sensitive subject for some people.
I heard she was demoted; I hope she's okay.
Pro Tip 3/3Workplace Context
Demote is often used in professional settings to discuss job positions and roles.
After the reorganization, several employees were demoted.
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
promote demote or otherwise affect uh a tweet um you know as for media sort of ownership i mean you've got you know um mark zuckerberg owning facebook and instagram and whatsapp um and with a share ownership structure that will
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Pluto 101 PIPE National...
to assume a round shape. However it was the fourth characteristic that compromised Pluto's status. It's inability to clear it's orbit of debris. So Pluto was reclassified and arguably demoted
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
promote demote or otherwise affect uh a tweet um you know as for media sort of ownership i mean you've got you know um mark zuckerberg owning facebook and instagram and whatsapp um and with a share ownership structure that will
Video examples
Pluto 101 PIPE National...
to assume a round shape. However it was the fourth characteristic that compromised Pluto's status. It's inability to clear it's orbit of debris. So Pluto was reclassified and arguably demoted
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Marvin Ammori
American Lawyer
Competitors argue that Google rigs its search algorithms to demote listings for competing search engines. Many of the allegations of demotion come generally from sites of pretty questionable quality, such as Nextag and Foundem. Some of Google's primary competitors in 'specialized search' clearly place well in search results - Amazon and Yelp.
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Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
Nondiscrimination has been the law of the land for over three decades, yet, in some workplaces, the standard for treatment of pregnant women has remained in the dark ages. Some are fired or demoted, with no hesitation, when a modest accommodation would allow them to continue to work and support their families.
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Robert Webb
English Comedian
Ambiguity around ambiguity is forgivable in an unpublished poet and expected of an arts student on the pull: for a professional comedian demoting himself to the role of 'thinker', with stadiums full of young people hanging on his every word, it won't really do.
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Bettany Hughes
Territorial expansion demands warriors and, once population levels are stable, demotes the female role. Once religious empires have not just an idea but a territory to call their own, the soldiers of god are of more value than his handmaidens.
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Theo Paphitis
British Businessman
Souvenirs always tend to look great when you see them in some exotic souk but awful when you finally get them back home. They tend to start in my study and eventually get demoted to the garage or the loft.
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Daniel Dennett
American Philosopher
I think many people are terribly afraid of being demoted by the Darwinian scheme from the role of authors and creators in their own right into being just places where things happen in the universe.
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Alan Clark
English Politician
In the end we are all sacked and it's always awful. It is as inevitable as death following life. If you are elevated there comes a day when you are demoted. Even Prime Ministers.
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Dani Alves
Brazilian Athlete
If you lose a title, perhaps it's because your rivals are better than you are. But to be demoted from the top flight is really heartbreaking.
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Helena Bonham Carter
British Actress
If you're a queen, you're powerless, so I'd probably demote myself and go shopping.
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Nick Denton
British Journalist
Google demotes search results that don't get clicked on.
Quote examples
Marvin Ammori
American Lawyer
Competitors argue that Google rigs its search algorithms to demote listings for competing search engines. Many of the allegations of demotion come generally from sites of pretty questionable quality, such as Nextag and Foundem. Some of Google's primary competitors in 'specialized search' clearly place well in search results - Amazon and Yelp.
Quote examples
Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
Nondiscrimination has been the law of the land for over three decades, yet, in some workplaces, the standard for treatment of pregnant women has remained in the dark ages. Some are fired or demoted, with no hesitation, when a modest accommodation would allow them to continue to work and support their families.
Quote examples
Robert Webb
English Comedian
Ambiguity around ambiguity is forgivable in an unpublished poet and expected of an arts student on the pull: for a professional comedian demoting himself to the role of 'thinker', with stadiums full of young people hanging on his every word, it won't really do.
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Bettany Hughes
Territorial expansion demands warriors and, once population levels are stable, demotes the female role. Once religious empires have not just an idea but a territory to call their own, the soldiers of god are of more value than his handmaidens.
Quote examples
Theo Paphitis
British Businessman
Souvenirs always tend to look great when you see them in some exotic souk but awful when you finally get them back home. They tend to start in my study and eventually get demoted to the garage or the loft.
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Daniel Dennett
American Philosopher
I think many people are terribly afraid of being demoted by the Darwinian scheme from the role of authors and creators in their own right into being just places where things happen in the universe.
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Alan Clark
English Politician
In the end we are all sacked and it's always awful. It is as inevitable as death following life. If you are elevated there comes a day when you are demoted. Even Prime Ministers.
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Dani Alves
Brazilian Athlete
If you lose a title, perhaps it's because your rivals are better than you are. But to be demoted from the top flight is really heartbreaking.
Quote examples
Helena Bonham Carter
British Actress
If you're a queen, you're powerless, so I'd probably demote myself and go shopping.
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Nick Denton
British Journalist
Google demotes search results that don't get clicked on.
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