Hand off

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noun

The act of passing responsibility for something to another person.

The hand off of the secret documents happened at midnight.
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Often appears as...

  • smooth handoff
  • secure handoff
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Professional Contexts

Often used in work settings to describe transitions in roles or responsibilities.

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After training, there will be a hand off to the new team.
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Implies Trust

The act suggests confidence in the person taking over the task.

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He will hand off his administrative duties to his assistant.
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Time-Sensitive

Can indicate an urgent or scheduled transfer of responsibilities.

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Please hand off the project by the end of the week.
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