devolves

/D IH0 V AA1 L V Z/

verb

1
To roll (something) down; to unroll.
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
To delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.
4
To fall as a duty or responsibility on or upon someone.
5
To degenerate; to break down.
“A discussion about politics may devolve into a shouting match.”

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