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subordinate
səˈbɔːdɪnət
adjective
podrzędny
Also
podległy
Definition
Lower in rank or position, or less important.
Examples
The assistant manager holds a subordinate position to the general manager.
Asystent menedżera zajmuje podrzędne stanowisko w stosunku do dyrektora generalnego.
His personal feelings were subordinate to his professional duties.
Jego osobiste uczucia były podrzędne wobec jego obowiązków zawodowych.
Collocations
subordinate rolesubordinate clausesubordinate position
noun
podwładny
Also
podległy(m)
Definition
A person who is lower in rank or position and works under someone else.
Examples
He treated his subordinates with respect.
Traktował swoich podwładnych z szacunkiem.
The manager delegated tasks to her subordinates.
Menedżerka delegowała zadania swoim podwładnym.
Collocations
direct subordinatetrusted subordinate
verb
podporządkowywać
Also
umniejszać
Definition
To treat or consider someone or something as less important than something else.
Examples
He tends to subordinate his own needs to those of his family.
Ma tendencję do podporządkowywania własnych potrzeb potrzebom swojej rodziny.
Don't subordinate your goals to someone else's agenda.
Nie podporządkowuj swoich celów cudzym planom.
Collocations
subordinate tosubordinate one's feelings
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