directly subordinate

Frequency: 7.56.2 per million words

to specify a clear and immediate hierarchical relationship

subordinateADVERB + ADJECTIVE

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directly

Examples (10)

  • The new manager is directly subordinate to the CEO.
  • In this organizational structure, the marketing department is directly subordinate to the vice president.
  • She was directly subordinate to the project leader and followed her instructions precisely.
  • The team's success depended on how well its members understood who was directly subordinate to whom.
  • As a junior analyst, he was directly subordinate to the senior analyst.
  • The report clearly indicated that the administrative staff were directly subordinate to the operations manager.
  • Understanding the chain of command means knowing who is directly subordinate to your position.
  • He felt his autonomy was limited because he was directly subordinate to a very controlling supervisor.
  • The company's policy states that all new hires are directly subordinate to their assigned mentors.
  • The military hierarchy ensures that each soldier is directly subordinate to a commanding officer.