Relegate

['relɪgeɪt] or ['rɛlɪɡet]

Definition

(verb.) assign to a class or kind; 'How should algae be classified?'; 'People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms'.

(verb.) refer to another person for decision or judgment; 'She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues'.

Edited by Brent--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To remove, usually to an inferior position; to consign; to transfer; specifically, to send into exile; to banish.

Edited by Horace

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [1]. Transfer, remove, consign.[2]. Banish, expatriate, send into exile.

Editor: Stephen

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Remove, transfer, banish, transport, exile, deport, despatch

ANT:Recal, locate, reinstate

Typist: Malcolm

Definition

v.t. to send away to consign: to exile: to dismiss: to remit.—n. Relegā′tion.

Editor: Lou