handoff
handoff Lexical Profile
handoff Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A transfer of responsibility, control, information, or a task from one person, team, or system to another.
"A thorough documentation process ensures a smooth handoff between the design team and the software engineers."
North American In gridiron football, an offensive play in which one player, typically the quarterback, places the ball directly into the hands of a teammate rather than throwing it.
"The quarterback faked a pass before executing a quick handoff to the running back."
In telecommunications, the automatic transfer of an ongoing mobile call or data session from one cellular base station or channel to another without interruption.
"As the commuter train sped past the city limits, the network completed a seamless handoff to the next cell tower."
Word Nuance & Usage
The closed noun form "handoff" should be distinguished from the two-word phrasal verb "hand off" (as in "she decided to hand off the project to her colleague").
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