Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pick-up-the-baton
idiomatic expression
/ˈpɪk ʌp ðə bəˈtɒn/
Definition
To take on a responsibility or role that someone else has left behind, continuing a task or a project.
Examples
- After the manager retired, Jenna was ready to pick up the baton and lead the team.
- It’s important for someone to pick up the baton in the community service project after the original organizer stepped down.
Meaning
The phrase suggests taking over a duty, much like a relay race where one runner hands off the baton to the next.
Synonyms
- take over
- continue
- carry on
- assume responsibility
