handover
nounUK /ˈhændəʊvə/
US /ˈhændoʊvər/
The act of giving something to someone else to take care of.
The handover of the keys to the new owner happened on Friday.
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2. A formal meeting where one person or team gives information and responsibility to the next.
The night nurse attended a handover before going home.
3. The act of giving control of a place or organization to another group.
The handover of power took place after the election.
4. In sports, the act of passing the ball or baton to a teammate.
The relay team practiced the handover all afternoon.