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devolved

/dɪˈvɒlvd/ /diˈvɒlvd/

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verb

Dérouler

To roll (something) down; to unroll.

Examples :

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

Le boulanger a déroulé la longue pâte collante sur le comptoir.

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verb

Revenir à, être dévolu à

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. "

Après la démission soudaine du PDG, ses responsabilités sont revenues au vice-président.

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verb

Déléguer, confier

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

Examples :

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

Le manager a délégué la tâche de la planification des réunions à son assistant.

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verb

Revenir à, incomber à

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. "

En l'absence du responsable, la responsabilité de l'achèvement du rapport est revenue à l'assistant.

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verb

Dégénérer, se décomposer

To degenerate; to break down.

Examples :

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

Une discussion sur la politique peut dégénérer en une dispute bruyante.

condition negative process