Subordinate ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Subordinate ( adjective )

1. Lower in rank, status, or importance.
2. Subservient to another person or authority.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin subordinat- "arranged under," from the verb subordinare, from sub- "under" + ordinare "order.".

Examples:

1. As a subordinate, it was his job to follow orders and carry out the plans set forth by his superiors.
2. She was always the most subordinate person in the room, eager to please and never speaking out of turn.
3. The manager asked the subordinate staff to come to the meeting to discuss the changes to the company's policies.
4. The government has taken steps to empower women and provide them with more opportunities to rise above subordinate roles.
5. The soldiers were all subordinated to the command of their general, who led them into battle.

(As a verb)

Subordinate ( verb )

1. Lower in rank, status, or importance.
2. Subservient to another person or authority.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin subordinat- "arranged under," from the verb subordinare, from sub- "under" + ordinare "order.".

Examples:

1. As a subordinate, it was his job to follow orders and carry out the plans set forth by his superiors.
2. She was always the most subordinate person in the room, eager to please and never speaking out of turn.
3. The manager asked the subordinate staff to come to the meeting to discuss the changes to the company's policies.
4. The government has taken steps to empower women and provide them with more opportunities to rise above subordinate roles.
5. The soldiers were all subordinated to the command of their general, who led them into battle.