Handover: meaning, definitions and examples

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handover

 

[ หˆhandหŒoสŠvษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

transfer ownership

Handover is the act of transferring ownership or control of something to another person or entity. It typically involves giving up possession, responsibility, or authority over a particular object, project, or task. Handovers are common in various settings, such as business, government, and military operations.

Synonyms

cede, relinquish, surrender, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The CEO decided to handover the company to his son.
  • After completing the project, she had to handover the final report to her supervisor.
  • The handover of power from one political party to another can be a complex process.
  • The handover of confidential information must be done securely to protect sensitive data.
  • The handover of duties between shifts is crucial for maintaining continuity in operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "handover" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entrega

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅŒเค‚เคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœbergabe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyerahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะดะฐั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przekazanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใๆธกใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท remise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrega

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teslim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู„ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odovzdanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบคๆŽฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izroฤitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afhending

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฟัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™slim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrega

Etymology

The term 'handover' originated in the early 19th century from the combination of the words 'hand' and 'over'. It has been used to describe the action of passing something from one person to another, signifying a transfer of ownership or control. The concept of handover has been an essential part of human interactions and transactions throughout history, evolving to encompass various contexts and meanings.

See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handgun, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handkerchief, handle, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.