relegate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛlɪgeɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • assign an inferior rank or position to: they aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role
  • British transfer (a sports team) to a lower division of a league: United were relegated to division two

Derivatives

relegation

Pronunciation: /-ˈgeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'send into exile'): from Latin relegat- 'sent away, referred', from the verb relegare, from re- 'again' + legare 'send'