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devolved

/dɪˈvɒlvd/ /diˈvɒlvd/

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verb

Abrollen, ausrollen

To roll (something) down; to unroll.

Examples :

"The baker devolved the long, sticky dough onto the counter. "

Der Bäcker rollte den langen, klebrigen Teig auf die Theke ab.

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verb

Übergehen, vererbt werden

To be inherited by someone else; to pass down upon the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder.

Examples :

"After the CEO's sudden resignation, his responsibilities devolved to the vice president. "

Nach dem plötzlichen Rücktritt des CEO gingen seine Aufgaben an den Vizepräsidenten über.

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verb

Delegieren, übertragen

To delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.

Examples :

"The manager devolved the task of scheduling meetings to his assistant. "

Der Manager übertrug die Aufgabe der Terminplanung an seinen Assistenten.

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verb

Übertragen, zufallen

To fall as a duty or responsibility on or upon someone.

Examples :

"Since the manager was absent, the responsibility for completing the report devolved to the assistant. "

Da der Manager abwesend war, fiel die Verantwortung für die Fertigstellung des Berichts dem Assistenten zu.

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verb

Verfallen, sich verschlechtern

To degenerate; to break down.

Examples :

"A discussion about politics may devolve into a shouting match."

Eine Diskussion über Politik kann in einen Wortstreit ausarten.

condition negative process