hand-over

noun

1. 1

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

2. 2

   The information passed on in such a case.

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

3. 3

   (cellular telecommunications) the process of transferring an ongoing call or data session from one channel connected to the core network to another channel.

4. 4

   (satellite telecommunications) the process of transferring satellite control responsibility from one earth station to another without loss or interruption of service.

5. 5

   The transfer of goods from the dealer to the purchaser, often of illegal goods.