Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hand over the baton
Phrase
hænd ˈoʊvər ðə bəˈtɒn
Definition
To pass responsibility, control, or duties to someone else.
Examples
- When the team leader retired, she had to hand over the baton to her successor.
- He decided it was time to hand over the baton to the younger generation.
Meaning
This phrase originates from relay races where one runner hands off a baton to the next runner, symbolizing the transfer of responsibilities.
Synonyms
- pass the responsibilities
- transfer the duties
- delegate
