Cool MateMeaning of Downgrade
To lower the status, quality, or importance of something.
In simple words: To make something less important or lower in quality.
Downgrade in a sentence
- The company decided to downgrade the software to fix the bugs.
- After the mishap, his position was downgraded from manager to assistant.
- They experienced a downgrading of services after the budget cuts.
- Be careful when you downgrade, as it can remove features.
- The police downgrading the threat level reassured the community.
- He felt his reputation was downgraded after the scandal.
How to use Downgrade
Commonly used in business and technology contexts. Avoid using in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
downgrade + object
Memory hint
Think of a video game character going from a higher level to a lower one: downgrade means lower status.
Related words
Collocations with Downgrade
- downgrade software
- downgrade status
- downgrade services
- downgrade an account
- downgrade a product
Common mistakes with Downgrade
- Using 'downgrade' when 'upgrade' is intended.
- Confusing 'downgrade' as an intransitive verb (does not take an object).
- Incorrect preposition use, such as saying 'downgrade to' instead of 'downgrade from'.
Downgrade appears in
Downgrade in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تخفيض الرتبة، خفض المستوى
جعل شيء أقل أهمية أو أقل جودة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ডাউনগ্রেড
কোনো কিছুকে কম গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বা নিম্নমানের করে তোলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Downgrade
Etwas weniger wichtig oder schlechter machen.
- SpanishEspañol
Degradar
Hacer que algo sea menos importante o de menor calidad.
- Persianفارسی
کاهش رتبه
کم اهمیتتر یا با کیفیت پایینتر کردن چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Rétrograder
Rendre quelque chose moins important ou de moindre qualité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
डाउनग्रेड
किसी चीज़ को कम महत्वपूर्ण या निम्न गुणवत्ता का बनाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Retrocedere, Declassare
Rendere qualcosa meno importante o di qualità inferiore.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rebaixamento
Tornar algo menos importante ou de menor qualidade.
- RussianРусский
Понизить
Сделать что-то менее важным или ухудшить качество.
- Urduاردو
ڈاؤن گریڈ
کسی چیز کو کم اہم یا کم معیار کا بنانا۔
- Chinese中文
降级, 贬低
让某样东西变得不那么重要或者质量变差。
More s like Downgrade
- Lower
- Reduce
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Fully developed, grown, or advanced in character or behavior.
- BondB2
something that forms a connection between people or groups, such as a feeling of friendship or shared ideas and experiences
- EquityB1
The quality of being fair and impartial.
- LeverageB1
To use something to achieve maximum advantage or benefit.
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Frequently asked questions about Downgrade
What does Downgrade mean?
To make something less important or lower in quality.
What is the definition of Downgrade?
To lower the status, quality, or importance of something.
How do you use Downgrade in a sentence?
The company decided to downgrade the software to fix the bugs.
Can you give another example of Downgrade?
After the mishap, his position was downgraded from manager to assistant.
What are synonyms for Downgrade?
Common alternatives include degrade, demote, devalue, lower, reduce.
What words go with Downgrade?
It commonly pairs with downgrade software, downgrade status, downgrade services, downgrade an account, downgrade a product.
What are common mistakes when using Downgrade?
Using 'downgrade' when 'upgrade' is intended. Confusing 'downgrade' as an intransitive verb (does not take an object). Incorrect preposition use, such as saying 'downgrade to' instead of 'downgrade from'.
How do you pronounce Downgrade?
US: //ˈdaʊnɡreɪd//, UK: //ˈdaʊnɡreɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Downgrade?
Commonly used in business and technology contexts. Avoid using in overly casual conversations.