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What does demote mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word demote? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To lower the rank or status of something or someone.
  2. (transitive) To relegate.
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It will become illegal for businesses to hire, promote or demote people on grounds of age.
Gerald, I am sorry to do this but I hereby demote you to the rank of ensign and I am confining you to your quarters till further notice.
They even fear that the employer will use the information against them to fire or demote them.
Every master can promote servants to masters and demote masters to servants.
There can be times when it's necessary to failover or demote the master node on purpose.
By way of reprimand, Othello was forced to demote Cassio, a severe blow to the high-ranking officer.

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