Demotion

/dɪˈmoʊʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of reducing someone to a lower rank or position.

After the budget cuts, the manager faced demotion from his senior position.

A decrease in status or rank.

Her demotion was a result of consistent underperformance in her role.

The loss of a job title or responsibilities.

He accepted the demotion rather than risk being fired.

An official reduction in rank or status, typically within a corporate structure.

The company’s decision to enforce demotion was met with backlash from employees.

A disciplinary action in which an employee is assigned to a lower position.

The athlete faced demotion from the team due to violation of team rules.

From the prefix 'de-' meaning down and 'motion' meaning act of moving.

demotion notice

A formal notification that an employee is being demoted.

risk of demotion

The possibility of being lowered in rank or position.

threat of demotion

An implied consequence to motivate behavior change.

promotion

The act of raising someone to a higher rank or position.

jury

A group tasked with making decisions in legal cases.

evaluation

The process of assessing or appraising something.

Getting thrown down a peg

When he missed the deadline, he got thrown down a peg.

Being sent to the bench

After her poor performance, she was sent to the bench.