Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
handoff
noun
/ˈhændɒf/
Definition
The act of transferring responsibility or control from one person or entity to another.
Examples
- The manager completed the project handoff to the new team with detailed notes.
- During the game, the quarterback made a perfect handoff to the running back.
Meaning
In a business or technical context, a handoff often refers to passing over information, tasks, or projects to ensure continuity or flow, such as in a relay race where a baton is passed between runners.
Synonyms
- transfer
- transition
- pass off
- relay
