Meaning of the word demote in English

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demote

US /dɪˈmoʊt/
UK /dɪˈmoʊt/
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Verb

1.

to move someone to a lower rank or less important position

Example:
The manager was demoted after the company lost a major client.
They decided to demote him to a junior position.
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