handover
|hand/o/ver|
B2
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/ˈhændˌoʊvər/
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/ˈhændˌəʊvə/
transfer control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'handover' originates from the combination of 'hand' and 'over', where 'hand' meant 'to give' and 'over' indicated 'transfer'.
Historical Evolution
'handover' evolved from the Old English word 'hand' and the Middle English word 'over', eventually becoming the modern English word 'handover'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give something over', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of giving control or responsibility of something to someone else.
The handover of the project went smoothly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40