1. the act of giving or transferring something to another person
2. in football, the act of giving the ball directly to another player, especially from the quarterback to a running back
Usage: sports
3. the transfer of responsibility, control, or ownership from one person or group to another

Examples

• The quarterback executed a perfect handoff to the running back.
• There was a smooth handoff of duties when the new manager started.
• The handoff of the project to the new team went without any problems.
• The nurse completed the handoff of patient information to the next shift.
• The handoff between the two departments needs better coordination.
• After the handoff, the ball carrier ran for twenty yards.
• The handoff of the company to new ownership was finalized yesterday.