DEVOLVE


Meaning of DEVOLVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪvɒlv ]

( devolves, devolving, devolved)

If you devolve power, authority, or responsibility to a less powerful person or group, or if it devolves upon them, it is transferred to them.

...the need to decentralize and devolve power to regional governments...

We have made a conscious effort to devolve responsibility...

A large portion of this cost devolves upon the patient.

VERB : V n to n , V n , V upon/on n

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