B2nounformalwork
US/dɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/
UK/dɪˈməʊ.ʃən/
a move to a lower rank or a less important job
In context
After the mistake, he accepted a demotion rather than lose his job.
The demotion came with a pay cut of ten percent.
She felt a demotion would hurt her reputation in the industry.
Words that go with demotion
verb + noun
- accept a demotionShe accepted a demotion to keep her health insurance.
- face a demotionSeveral managers faced a demotion after the reorganization.
- suffer a demotionHe suffered a demotion but stayed with the company.
noun + preposition
- demotion fromHis demotion from director surprised everyone.
- demotion toThe demotion to assistant manager was hard to accept.
verb + preposition
- threaten with demotionStaff were threatened with demotion if sales fell.