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devolve

/dɪˈvɒɫv/

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verb

Desenvolver, desenrollar

To roll (something) down; to unroll.

Examples :

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

El dependiente de la tienda desenrolló cuidadosamente el largo rollo de papel de regalo, desenrollándolo lentamente sobre el mostrador.

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verb

Recaer en, pasar a

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. "

El liderazgo del consejo estudiantil recayó en el próximo presidente después de que el anterior renunciara.

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verb

Delegar, transferir

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

Examples :

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

El gerente delegará la tarea de programar las reuniones a su asistente.

government politics organization

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verb

Recaer en, incumbir a

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. "

Dado que el gerente está de licencia, la responsabilidad de aprobar las facturas recaerá en el subgerente.

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verb

Degenerar, deteriorarse

To degenerate; to break down.

Examples :

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

Una discusión sobre política puede degenerar en una pelea a gritos.

condition process situation tendency society