Background for devolve

devolve

/dɪˈvɒɫv/

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verb

To roll (something) down; to unroll.

Examples :

"The store clerk carefully devolved the long roll of wrapping paper, unrolling it slowly onto the counter. "

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verb

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 :

"The leadership of the student council devolved to the next president after the previous one resigned. "

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verb

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

Examples :

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

government politics organization

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verb

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

Examples :

"Since the manager is on leave, the responsibility for approving invoices will devolve to the assistant manager. "

organization action government politics system society

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verb

To degenerate; to break down.

Examples :

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

condition process situation tendency society