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subordinate

səˈbɔːdɪnət

adjective

podrzędny

pɔˈd͡ʐɛndnɨ· przymiotnik
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.
Synonyms
inferiorjuniorsecondary
Collocations
subordinate rolesubordinate clausesubordinate position

noun

podwładny

pɔdˈvwadnɨ· rzeczownik
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.
Synonyms
assistantjuniorunderling
Collocations
direct subordinatetrusted subordinate

verb

podporządkowywać

pɔdpɔʐɔntkɔˈvɨvat͡ɕ· czasownik
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.
Synonyms
subjugaterelegateprioritize less
Collocations
subordinate tosubordinate one's feelings
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