受うけ皿ざらとなる

expression, godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

act as a receptacle; receive; take on; host

Figurative expression derived from 受け皿 (saucer/receptacle). Used when a person, organization, or system accepts or accommodates something, such as responsibilities, people, or consequences.

See also: 受け皿

• この施し設せつは災さい害がい時じに避ひ難なん民みんの受うけ皿ざらとなる。

  This facility serves as a shelter for evacuees during disasters.

• 新あたらしい部ぶ署しょが増ふえた業ぎょう務むの受うけ皿ざらとなった。

  The new department took on the increased workload.