Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of relegate.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word relegated.

Examples

  • No my friends, the football playoffs were once again relegated to second fiddle by a mighty shadow — The Pit.

    Archive 2007-01-01

  • In 2005, its first season back in the top flight, De Graafschap lost out in the Dutch play-offs and were relegated from the Eredivisie.

    Archive 2007-09-01

  • In 2005, its first season back in the top flight, De Graafschap lost out in the Dutch play-offs and were relegated from the Eredivisie.

    De Graafschap Away kits 2007/08 Eridivisie

  • And has some intriguing explanations for phenomena that remain relegated to the "Anomaly" status of things science doesn't really want to look too closely at …

    Dawkins on the OOL

  • The U.S., in danger of being relegated from the World Group for the first time in 17 years, moved in front behind twins Bob and Mike Bryan beat Olivier Rochus and Kristof Vliegen of Belgium on indoor red clay.

    USATODAY.com - Slovakia, Croatia lead Davis Cup semifinals

  • When Bromsgrove Rovers were relegated from the Conference and Kidderminster were promoted to the League, Bromsgrove supporters didn't move to Aggborough.

    Live By The Sword ...

  • The Americans had been in danger of being relegated from the elite group for the first time in 17 years.

    USATODAY.com - Slovakia, Croatia reach Davis Cup final

  • When Bromsgrove Rovers were relegated from the Conference and Kidderminster were promoted to the League, Bromsgrove supporters didn't move to Aggborough.

    Archive 2005-05-08

  • The Americans will be relegated from the World Group for the first time in 17 years if they lose both matches.

    USATODAY.com - Bryan brothers give U.S. a 2-1 lead in Davis Cup

  • The United States, in danger of being relegated from the World Group for the first time in 17 years, got an important win from Roddick against Belgium.

    USATODAY.com - Davis Cup semis are all even

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.