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devolving
UK
/dɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈvɑlvɪŋ/
devolvings
pl
Gerundial noun meaning the act or process of devolving.
Translations
The devolving of fiscal control to local governments took several years.
La dévolution du contrôle fiscal aux gouvernements locaux a pris plusieurs années.
Additional translations
Definitions
The devolving of fiscal control to local governments took several years.
Synonyms
more devolving
Comp.
most devolving
Super.
UK
/dɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈvɑlvɪŋ/
Translations
The devolving government structure allowed local councils more control over their budgets.
La structure gouvernementale décentralisatrice a donné aux conseils locaux davantage de contrôle sur leurs budgets.
The devolving situation in the region has caused concern among international observers.
La situation en déclin dans la région a suscité des inquiétudes parmi les observateurs internationaux.
Definitions
The devolving government structure allowed local councils more control over their budgets.
The devolving situation in the region has caused concern among international observers.
devolving
ing-form
devolved
Past Simple
devolved
Past Participle
devolving
ing-form
UK
/dɪˈvɒlv/
US
/dɪˈvɑlv/
Translations
The manager decided to devolve some of his responsibilities to his team members.
Le directeur a décidé de déléguer une partie de ses responsabilités aux membres de son équipe.
The estate will devolve to the eldest son upon the father's death.
Le domaine échoira au fils aîné à la mort du père.
The discussion quickly devolved into a heated argument.
La discussion a rapidement dégénéré en une vive dispute.
Additional translations
Definitions
The manager decided to devolve some of his responsibilities to his team members.
The estate will devolve to the eldest son upon the father's death.
The discussion quickly devolved into a heated argument.
Synonyms