handover

noun5

1. •
   The transference of authority, control, power or knowledge from one agency to another, or from one state to another.

   • I will remain in post as Prime Minister until the contest is complete. And I will do everything I can to ensure an orderly handover of power. — 2026
2. •
   the process of transferring an ongoing call or data session from one channel connected to the core network to another channel.
3. •
   the process of transferring satellite control responsibility from one earth station to another without loss or interruption of service.
4. •
   The transfer of goods from the dealer to the purchaser, often of illegal goods.
5. •
   The information passed on in such a case.

   • The daytime team got an urgent handover from the afterhours department.