🔄devolve

verb
/dɪˈvɒlv/

Meaning

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.

Example Sentences

The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.

Synonyms

delegate, transfer, assign, hand over, pass

Antonyms

retain, keep, withhold

Collocations

devolve power, devolve responsibility, devolve authority

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