C1nounformalworkbusiness
US/səˈbɔːr.dən.ət/
UK/səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/
a person who has a lower position than someone else at work
In context
A good manager listens to her subordinates and gives them credit for their ideas.
He was accused of shouting at his subordinates in front of customers.
In many Asian offices, subordinates rarely disagree with the boss in meetings.
Words that go with subordinate
adjective + noun
- direct subordinatesthe people who report straight to a managerA good manager has regular meetings with her direct subordinates.
- immediate subordinatethe person who reports directly to youHe asked his immediate subordinate to prepare the report.
verb + noun
- treat subordinatesbehave in a certain way toward staff below youLeaders who treat subordinates with respect earn their loyalty.