handover

or hand-o·ver

[ hand-oh-ver ]

noun

1. the act of relinquishing property, authority, etc.:

   a handover of occupied territory.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handover¹

Noun use of verb phrase hand over

Example Sentences

It is the first sedition case against journalists in Hong Kong since the territory's handover from Britain to China in 1997.

From BBC

That marked the first sedition case against the city's journalists since Hong Kong's handover from Britain to China in 1997.

From BBC

He will also be part of LA28’s handover presentation at Sunday’s closing ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Short said to prevent similar situations arising in the future, several recommendations were made, including improving handover notes and recording clear targets for maintenance of cardiorespiratory functions.

From BBC

"We now know that there are major problems with basic record keeping, training, handover notes and communication."

From BBC