demote

demote (one) from (something)

To reassign one to a role or position with less authority or responsibility. I'm worried that if the boss finds out this blunder was my fault, she'll demote me from team manager.
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demote (one) from (something) to (something)

To reassign one to a role or position with less authority or responsibility. I'm worried that if the boss finds out this blunder was my fault, she'll demote me from project manager to a lower position.
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demote (one) to (something)

To reassign one to a role or position with less authority or responsibility. I'm worried that if the boss finds out this blunder was my fault, she'll demote me to a lower position.
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demote (one) to (something) from (something)

To reassign one to a role or position with less authority or responsibility. I'm worried that if the boss finds out this blunder was my fault, she'll demote me to a lower position from project manager.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

demote someone from something (to something)

 and demote someone (from something) to something
to lower someone's rank from one rank to another. The manager demoted Bill from cashier to clerk. The army demoted her from lieutenant to sergeant.
See also: demote
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • demote (one) from (something)
  • demote (one) from (something) to (something)
  • demote (one) to (something)
  • demote (one) to (something) from (something)
  • demote from
  • pass the buck
  • pass the buck, to
  • reissue
  • reissue (something) to (one)
  • reissue to
References in periodicals archive
The court would take into account all the circumstances and decide whether it was reasonable to demote the tenancy.
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"Regent Schofield is convinced that these sexual harassment allegations are politically motivated and would never have happened had he not voted to demote John Cummings," the statement said.
Schofield said in the statement that the harassment complaint was not filed until well after he voted to demote Cummings and move forward with proceedings that could result in the loss of Cummings' position at the college.
Nevada regent denies sexual harassment claims
The University and College System Board of Regents voted 7-6 to demote Remington Nov.
The regents subsequently voted to demote Remington from president to a faculty position.
Nevada gov. says college official deserves 'day in court'
MP Ali-Al-Shalah told Aswat al-Iraq that Multaq's visit to Turkey is personal, because "there is a move within the parliament to demote him from his post".
Mutlaq's visit to Turkey is personal, MP
The officer said Detective Inspector Allison Funnell looked for excuses to demote him and falsely accused him of being rude to staff.
Racially assaulted black officer files claim against Metropolitan Police
STEWARDS at Longchamp last Sunday had no choice but to demote Newton and Tycoon, third and fourth respectively in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, according to officials in France.
French officials defend demotion of O'Brien horses
Marsden says it was never his intent to demote Pluto.
Much ado about Pluto
JOCKEY CLUB director of regulation Malcolm Wallace yesterday gave his backing to the Lingfield stewards, who will face no further action after their decision to demote Dispol Evita on Tuesday.
Wallace backs panel of stewards
* Company demotes and slashes salaries of two employees
Huawei demotes, reduces pays of employees responsible for 'Twitter for iPhone' mistake
Global Banking News-November 23, 2015--Chinese watchdog demotes regulators
Chinese watchdog demotes regulators
Global Banking News-April 16, 2015--HSBC demotes top banker
HSBC demotes top banker