Definitions of demote
to lower in position or rank (=usually position in the army)
He was found guilty of gross misconduct and demoted to a non-managerial position in the company.
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to lower in position or rank (=usually position in the army)
He was found guilty of gross misconduct and demoted to a non-managerial position in the company.