devolve+on
41devolve — v. 1 (foll. by on, upon, etc.) a tr. pass (work or duties) to (a deputy etc.). b intr. (of work or duties) pass to (a deputy etc.). 2 intr. (foll. by on, to, upon) Law (of property etc.) descend or fall by succession to. Derivatives: devolvement… …
42devolve on — verb be contingent on The outcomes rides on the results of the election Your grade will depends on your homework • Syn: ↑depend on, ↑depend upon, ↑ride, ↑turn on, ↑hinge on, ↑hinge upon …
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47devolve something to somebody — deˈvolve sth to/on/upon sb derived to give a duty, responsibility, power, etc. to sb who has less authority than you • The central government devolved most tax raising powers to the regional authorities. Main entry: ↑devolvederived …
48devolve something on somebody — deˈvolve sth to/on/upon sb derived to give a duty, responsibility, power, etc. to sb who has less authority than you • The central government devolved most tax raising powers to the regional authorities. Main entry: ↑devolvederived …
49devolve something upon somebody — deˈvolve sth to/on/upon sb derived to give a duty, responsibility, power, etc. to sb who has less authority than you • The central government devolved most tax raising powers to the regional authorities. Main entry: ↑devolvederived …
50Amigo que pede, inimigo que devolve — Amigo que pede, inimigo que devolve. (SP) …
