relegating

/ˈrɛlɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
verb
  1. Moving someone or something to a lower or less important position, rank, or category.
    • The coach is relegating the injured player to the bench for the next game.
    • By relegating the issue to a footnote, the author minimized its importance.
    • The committee is relegating the proposal to a subcommittee for further review.
  2. Assigning something to a less prominent or less active role, often by ignoring or dismissing it.
    • She is relegating her personal hobbies to weekends only.
    • The company is relegating its older products to clearance sales.
    • The teacher is relegating the disruptive student to the back of the classroom.
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