handover
Pronunciation: /ˈhændˌoʊvɚ/
The English word “handover” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- The transference of authority, control, power or knowledge from one agency to another, or from one state to another.
- The information passed on in such a case.
- the process of transferring an ongoing call or data session from one channel connected to the core network to another channel.
- the process of transferring satellite control responsibility from one earth station to another without loss or interruption of service.
- The transfer of goods from the dealer to the purchaser, often of illegal goods.
Etymology
Deverbal from hand over.
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