Hand off
noun
The act of passing responsibility for something to another person.
The hand off of the secret documents happened at midnight.
Often appears as...
- smooth handoff
- secure handoff
verb
To give responsibility for something to another person.
Please hand off the report to your supervisor before you leave today.
Often appears as...
- hand off to
- hand off responsibility
noun
In American football, a maneuver where a player gives the ball to another player.
The quarterback's smooth hand off to the running back led to a touchdown.
Often appears as...
- quarterback handoff
- running back handoff
verb
In American football, to pass the ball to another player during a play.
The quarterback decided to hand off the ball to the running back.
Often appears as...
- hand off the ball
- hand off to the running back
noun
The act of passing responsibility for something to another person.
The hand off of the secret documents happened at midnight.
Often appears as...
- smooth handoff
- secure handoff
verb
To give responsibility for something to another person.
Please hand off the report to your supervisor before you leave today.
Often appears as...
- hand off to
- hand off responsibility
noun
In American football, a maneuver where a player gives the ball to another player.
The quarterback's smooth hand off to the running back led to a touchdown.
Often appears as...
- quarterback handoff
- running back handoff
verb
In American football, to pass the ball to another player during a play.
The quarterback decided to hand off the ball to the running back.
Often appears as...
- hand off the ball
- hand off to the running back
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Contexts
Often used in work settings to describe transitions in roles or responsibilities.
After training, there will be a hand off to the new team.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Trust
The act suggests confidence in the person taking over the task.
He will hand off his administrative duties to his assistant.
Pro Tip 3/3Time-Sensitive
Can indicate an urgent or scheduled transfer of responsibilities.
Please hand off the project by the end of the week.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Contexts
Often used in work settings to describe transitions in roles or responsibilities.
After training, there will be a hand off to the new team.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Trust
The act suggests confidence in the person taking over the task.
He will hand off his administrative duties to his assistant.
Pro Tip 3/3Time-Sensitive
Can indicate an urgent or scheduled transfer of responsibilities.
Please hand off the project by the end of the week.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Contexts
Often used in work settings to describe transitions in roles or responsibilities.
After training, there will be a hand off to the new team.
Pro Tip 2/3Implies Trust
The act suggests confidence in the person taking over the task.
He will hand off his administrative duties to his assistant.
Pro Tip 3/3Time-Sensitive
Can indicate an urgent or scheduled transfer of responsibilities.
Please hand off the project by the end of the week.
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