noun
handover
HAND-ohv
noun
1
The transfer of control, power, or responsibility from one person or group to another.
"The handover of power went smoothly after the election."
"The night nurse gave a detailed handover to the morning shift."
How to Use Handover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe moment or process of passing responsibility, control, or information from one party to another.
Common pairings
smooth handover
handover of power
shift handover
Word Forms
handovers plural
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Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb "hand over."