devolve

Everyday

To devolve is to pass a duty, power or job on to another person, often because the first person is no longer able to do it. tree →

In the lessons

in stories a command or responsibility moves from an old leader to a younger one.

Examples

• The duty of guarding the gate devolved on the youngest guard. tree →
• When the king grew old, rule devolved upon his son. tree →
• The task devolved to me after the captain fell ill. tree →

Note

nothing for maths