How to Pronounce "devolve"
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Definition
To give or transfer power, responsibility, or duties to someone else, often a lower level. It can also mean to gradually worsen or change into a less desirable state.
Listen in Context
The manager will devolve some tasks to his assistant.
Power will devolve from the central government to local councils.
The teacher decided to devolve responsibility for the project to the students.
If we don't set clear rules, conversations can quickly devolve into arguments.