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/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.
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' meaning down and 'motion' meaning act of moving.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
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.