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handover

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun handover has 1 sense
  1. handover - act of relinquishing property or authority etc; "the handover of occupied territory"
    --1 is a kind of
    relinquishment, relinquishing
    Derived form: verb hand over1

Definitions from the Web

Handover

Description:

Handover is a noun that refers to the act of transferring something from one person to another or from one place to another.

As a verb, 'handover' means to transfer or deliver something to someone else.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: The act of transferring or relinquishing control or possession

- Sample Sentence: The handover of power from one political party to another was a peaceful and orderly process.

- Sample Sentence: After finishing her shift, Sarah completed the handover of her responsibilities to her colleague.

- Sample Sentence: The company's CEO announced his handover of leadership to the newly appointed executive.

- Sample Sentence: The handover of the keys to the new homeowners symbolized the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Sense 2: A specific location where a handover occurs, such as an exchange point in a relay race

- Sample Sentence: The runner dropped the baton during the handover, causing their team to be disqualified.

- Sample Sentence: The handover zone was crowded with athletes eagerly waiting to receive the baton and continue the race.

- Sample Sentence: Spectators cheered loudly as the handover between the first and second runner took place smoothly.

- Sample Sentence: The handover of the torch from the previous Olympic host city to the upcoming one is a significant moment in the opening ceremony.

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