Meaning of the word "lower level" in English

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lower level

US /ˈloʊ.ər ˈlɛv.əl/
UK /ˈləʊ.ə ˈlɛv.əl/

Noun

1.

a floor or story of a building that is below the main or ground floor

Example:
The gym is on the lower level of the building.
We parked our car on the lower level of the parking garage.
2.

a position or status that is less important or influential than others

Example:
He was assigned to a lower level position in the company.
The decision was made at a much lower level than the CEO.