handover
/ˈhæn.dəʊ.vər/The transfer of control, responsibility, or information from one person, team, or system to another. It is common in business, healthcare, and project work.
- The handover was smooth and well planned.
- Please prepare a clear handover for the next team.
- She gave a full handover before leaving.
To give control, responsibility, or information to another person or group. It is often used in business and workplace contexts.
- I will hand over the report tomorrow.
- They handed over the keys to the new manager.
- Please hand over the files before you leave.
Adinary Nuance
Handover is more specific than transfer. It usually means passing work, responsibility, or information from one person to another, especially at the end of a shift or project. It is also more formal and workplace-focused than pass on. In business writing, people often prefer handover for planned transition.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- bàn giao
- Spanish
- entrega
- Chinese
- 移交
- Japanese
- 引き継ぎ
- Korean
- 인계
Etymology
Handover comes from the phrasal verb phrase 'hand over,' meaning to pass something to someone else. The noun use became common in modern English, especially in workplace English.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is handover formal or informal?
- It is fairly formal and common in workplaces, hospitals, and project settings.
- What is the difference between handover and transfer?
- Handover usually means passing responsibility or work to someone else. Transfer is broader and can refer to many kinds of movement.
- Can I use handover in business emails?
- Yes. It is very common in business writing, especially for transitions and shift changes.
- Is handover a noun or a verb?
- It can be both. As a noun, it means the transfer itself. As a verb, it means to give something over.