Definition of downgrade

downgradeverb

hạ cấp

/ˌdaʊnˈɡreɪd//ˌdaʊnˈɡreɪd/

"Downgrade" likely originated in the early 20th century, combining the prefix "down" (meaning lower or decrease) with "grade," which refers to a level or rank. The term first appeared in railway contexts, signifying a reduction in the quality or classification of a railway line. However, its use expanded beyond railroads to encompass the general concept of lowering the quality, status, or value of something, evolving to its current broader meaning.

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to move somebody/something down to a lower rank or level

chuyển ai/cái gì xuống một cấp bậc hoặc cấp độ thấp hơn

Example:
  • She's been downgraded from principal to vice-principal.

    Cô ấy bị giáng chức từ hiệu trưởng xuống hiệu phó.

to make something/somebody seem less important or valuable than it/they really are

làm cho cái gì/ai đó có vẻ kém quan trọng hoặc ít giá trị hơn nó/họ thực sự