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Meaning of devolve

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

devolve

Pronunciation:/dɪˈvɒɫv/

verb

Definitions

  1. To roll (something) down; to unroll.

  2. 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.

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

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