devolving

dɪˈvɑːlvɪŋ
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Translation of devolving into German

Adjective

1.

deterioration

gradually worsening or declining
  • The devolving situation in the region caused widespread concern.Die sich verschlechternde Situation in der Region verursachte große Besorgnis.
2.

authority

transferring power or responsibility to others
  • The devolving authority was evident in the new policy changes.Die übertragende Autorität war in den neuen politischen Änderungen offensichtlich.
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Synonyms and analogies of devolving in English

Examples of devolving in a sentence

  • The devolving quality of the product led to a drop in sales.
  • The devolving duties were handed over to the new team.
  • Devolving tasks can improve efficiency in large organizations.
devolve
dɪˈvɒlv
Verb
1.

delegate

tr.
transfer duties or responsibilities to someone else
tr.
  • The manager devolved tasks to her team.Die Managerin übertrug Aufgaben an ihr Team.
2.

law

intr.
fall as a duty or responsibility on someone
intr.
  • The task devolved upon the committee.Die Aufgabe fiel dem Ausschuss zu.
3.

inheritance

intr.
pass to someone else by inheritance
intr.
  • The estate devolved to the eldest son.Der Besitz ging an den ältesten Sohn über.
4.

degenerate

intr.
become worse over time
intr.
  • The situation devolved into chaos.Die Situation eskalierte ins Chaos.

Expressions with devolve: examples in English and translations in German

übergehen auf
übertragen
The task will devolve on the new manager.
übergehen
übertragen
The estate will devolve upon the eldest son.

Translations of "devolving" in Context ordered by category and frequency

rückentwickeln

Your opponent can't remove the Special Condition Burned by evolving or devolving his or her Burned Pokémon.

Dein Gegner kann den Speziellen Zustand „verbrannt" nicht durch Entwickeln oder Rückentwickeln von seinen Pokémon entfernen.

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devolving: Examples and translations in context

The "can't use this attack next turn" sets up a status effect that can be ended through the normal means: benching, leaving play, evolving or devolving.

Die Phrase "kann diesen Angriff im nächsten Zug nicht nutzen" erzeugt einen Effekt, der durch die üblichen Methoden beendet werden kann: auf die Bank kommen, das Spiel verlassen, entwickeln oder rückentwickeln.

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