subordinates
[/səˈbɔːrdɪnəts/ (noun), /səˈbɔːrdɪneɪts/ (verb)]
noun/verbpl: subordinates (noun plural) / subordinates (verb 3rd person singular)
subordinados
1. (noun) People under the authority or control of another person in an organization
The manager delegated tasks to her subordinates.
A gerente delegou tarefas aos seus subordinados.
2. (verb) To place someone or something in a lower rank or position of importance
He subordinates his personal interests to the company's goals.
Ele subordina seus interesses pessoais aos objetivos da empresa.
3. (adjective - subordinate) Of less importance; secondary
The subordinate clause provides additional information.
A oração subordinada fornece informações adicionais.
Related Idioms & Phrases
subordinate to - estar subordinado a
chain of command - cadeia de comando
reporting to - subordinado a
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