Definition of Subordinate
Subordinate
sub·or·di·nate
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Placed in a lower rank or position, secondary in importance.
e.g. The manager delegated tasks to her subordinate team members.
(adjective)
secondary, of less importance;
e.g. The amount of time you take for the task should be subordinate to the quality oft he work you do.
(noun)
a person who is under the control of someone else or who follows their authority, usually due to having a lower rank of position;
e.g. She said she would send a subordinate to speak with them later that day.
(verb)
to make something/someone dependent on something/someone else or subject to their authority or control;
e.g. The company aims not to subordinate employee compensation to company profits.
(verb)
to treat someone/something as if they are less important or valuable than someone/something else;
e.g. I didn't want to subordinate their problems or make them feel like I wasn't listening to them.
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