evolve

S2 W2

BrE /ɪˈvɒlv/ AmE /ɪˈvɑːlv/

verb en → es

past evolved pp evolved ing evolving

1 CHANGE OVER TIME [intransitive] B1

to gradually change over a long period of time, especially in order to become more advanced or better suited for survival

evolucionar, desarrollarse

  • evolve from something into/to something

Collocations evolve over time · evolve from one species to another

  • Species evolve in response to changes in their environment.

    Las especies evolucionan en respuesta a cambios en su entorno.

2 DEVELOP [intransitive] B1

to develop or progress, especially in an intellectual or cultural sense

desarrollarse, evolucionar

  • evolve towards something

Collocations evolve culturally · evolve intellectually

  • The company has evolved into a major player in the industry.

    La empresa ha evolucionado para convertirse en un jugador importante en la industria.

1 DESIGN [transitive] B2

to design or create something, often in a way that is new and improved

diseñar, crear

  • evolve something

Collocations evolve a strategy · evolve a solution

  • They are evolving a new marketing strategy.

    Están diseñando una nueva estrategia de marketing.

2 ADAPT [transitive] B2

to adapt or modify something to suit changing circumstances

adaptar, modificar

  • evolve something into/to something

Collocations evolve a product into a new market · evolve an idea into a business plan

  • The company has evolved its products to meet the needs of younger customers.

    La empresa ha adaptado sus productos para satisfacer las necesidades de clientes más jóvenes.