Handoff Meaning in English

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US

UK

Definition

A 'handoff' is the act of passing something, such as information, responsibility, or a physical object, from one person to another. It is commonly used in sports and business contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in US English; 'handover' is the British equivalent for non-sports contexts. In American football, 'handoff' is specific to giving the ball to another player. In business and healthcare, it refers to transferring responsibility or information. Not casual—used more in formal or technical language.

• Spanish: entrega - traspaso (de responsabilidad)
• Portuguese (BR): entrega - transferência (de responsabilidade)
• Portuguese (PT): entrega - transferência (de responsabilidade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 交接 - 移交
• Chinese (Traditional): 交接 - 移交
• Hindi: सौंपना - जिम्मेदारी हस्तांतरण
• Arabic: تسليم - نقل المسؤولية
• Bengali: হ্যান্ডঅফ - দায়িত্ব হস্তান্তর - পাস করা (খেলা)
• Russian: передача - смена (дежурства)
• Japanese: ハンドオフ - 引き継ぎ
• Vietnamese: bàn giao - chuyển giao
• Korean: 핸드오프 - 인계 - 전달
• Turkish: devretme - teslim
• Urdu: منتقلی (ذمہ داری)
• Indonesian: penyerahan - alih tugas

Example Sentences

The handoff in the meeting was smooth and clear.

basic

There was a quick handoff of the documents.

basic

The nurse prepared for the handoff to the night shift.

basic

Can you handle the handoff to the next team?

natural

The quarterback made a perfect handoff to the running back.

natural

Let’s do a quick handoff before you leave for lunch.

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