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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Livia (1)	LEE-vyah (Italian)	Italian, Romanian, Ancient Roman
Marquise	mahr-KEE	African American (Modern)
Cormag	-	Scottish
Eder (2)	-	Basque
Ty	TIE	English
Johnny	['dʒɔni]