devolving

[US]/dɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/

[UK]/dɪˈvɑlvɪŋ/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to transfer (power, responsibilities, etc.) to a lower level; to pass on or delegate (tasks, duties, etc.)

devolving power

devolving authority

devolving responsibility

devolving control

devolving governance

devolving functions

devolving tasks

devolving decisions

devolving duties

devolving services

the situation is devolving into chaos.

power is devolving from the central government.

her health is devolving rapidly.

the discussion is devolving into arguments.

they fear the project is devolving into a failure.

society is devolving in many ways.

his behavior is devolving into irresponsibility.

the conversation devolved into a shouting match.

we need to prevent the situation from devolving further.

the team’s performance is devolving each game.

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