devolve on

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Verb devolve on has 1 sense

depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, turn on, hinge on, hinge upon - be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the electin"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
Sample sentences:
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

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Term: Devolve On

Description:

Devolve on is a phrasal verb that can be used as a transitive verb or an intransitive verb. The phrase typically indicates the transfer or delegation of responsibility, duty, or power from one person or entity to another.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Transitive Verb - To transfer or delegate responsibility, duty, or power to someone else.

Example sentence: The manager devolved some of his administrative tasks on his assistant.

Sense 2:

Intransitive Verb - To pass or be transferred onto someone as a responsibility or duty.

Example sentence: The burden of organizing the event devolved on the most experienced team member.