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devolved

UK
/dɪˈvɒlvd/
US
/dɪˈvɑlvd/

Translations

devolvedadjective
more devolved
Comp.
most devolved
Super.
UK
/dɪˈvɒlvd/
US
/dɪˈvɑlvd/
The devolved powers allowed the region to govern itself more effectively.
Переданные полномочия позволили региону управлять собой более эффективно.
The devolved state of the infrastructure was a major concern for the city planners.
Деградировавшее состояние инфраструктуры было серьезной проблемой для городских планировщиков.
Synonyms
delegated
transferred
assigned
relegated
entrusted
handed over
passed down
conferred
devolveverb

devolved

Past Simple

devolved
Past Simple
devolved
Past Participle
devolving
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈvɒlv/
US
/dɪˈvɑlv/
The government decided to devolve more powers to local authorities.
Правительство решило передать больше полномочий местным властям.
The situation began to devolve into chaos.
Ситуация начала деградировать в хаос.
Additional translations
уступать
перекладывать
Synonyms
delegate
transfer
pass on
assign
confer
hand over
relinquish

Definitions

devolvedadjective
Having been transferred or delegated to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration.
The devolved powers allowed the local government to make decisions on education and healthcare.
Having declined or deteriorated to a lower state or condition.
After years of neglect, the devolved neighborhood struggled with crime and poverty.
devolveverb
To transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, or power) to another.
The manager decided to devolve some of his responsibilities to his team members.
To pass or be passed on to a successor or substitute.
The estate will devolve to the eldest son upon the father's death.
To degenerate or deteriorate into a lower or worse state.
The discussion quickly devolved into a heated argument.
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