devolve on



devolve (up)on someone or something

[for something, such as a task] to be passed on to someone or a group. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) This job, I am afraid, devolves upon you and you alone. The task of repairing the damage devolved on Diane.
See also: on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Oluwayemisi-Western African, Yoruba
ZavierZAY-vee-ər, ZAYV-yərEnglish (Modern)
AartAH:RT  Dutch
KaitlinKAYT-linEnglish (Modern)
Westbrook['westbruk]
FritsFRITSDutch