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Devolving

To roll (something) down; to unroll.

📖 Definitions of "Devolving"

verb
  1. 1

    To roll (something) down; to unroll.

  2. 2

    To be inherited by someone else; to pass down upon the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder.

  3. 3

    To delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.

  4. 4

    To fall as a duty or responsibility on or upon someone.

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