handover

noun
UK /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.


OTHER MEANINGS

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.