1. The act or process of transferring control, responsibility, or possession of something from one person or organization to another.
Usage: Usually plural or used in singular form as 'handover'; Common in business, government, and sports contexts
2. In sports, a loss of possession of the ball or puck to the opposing team.
Usage: Primarily used in American football, basketball, and hockey

Examples

• The company scheduled multiple handovers to ensure a smooth transition between management teams.
• The government announced handovers of several military bases to local authorities.
• During the handover meeting, the outgoing director briefed her successor on all pending projects.
• The quarterback threw three handovers in the first half, costing his team valuable field position.
• Handovers of power between administrations require careful planning and coordination.
• The basketball team committed five handovers in the final quarter of the game.