Devolve

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvɑːlv/

Devolve (verb)

  1. to give a duty or responsibility to someone else.
  2. to change into a worse or less developed state.
  3. to pass something, like power or property, to a lower level or next generation.

Examples

  • The manager decided to devolve tasks to the team.
  • They devolve authority to local branches for efficiency.

Common collocations: devolve power, devolve responsibility, devolve into chaos, devolve into conflict, devolve inheritance

Synonyms of Devolve

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Devolve

  • when discussing keeping responsibilities
  • when discussing consolidating power or duties