What does handover mean?

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Noun
  1. The transference of authority, control, power or knowledge from one agency to another.
  2. The information passed on in such a case.
  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. (satellite telecommunications) the process of transferring satellite control responsibility from one earth station to another without loss or interruption of service.
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There are fears that the violence could get worse in the lead-up to the handover of power on the 30th of June.
There can be little doubt they were planning a terrorist spectacular to coincide with tomorrow's scheduled handover of sovereignty.
Why was the information not communicated to me earlier and in fact left until after the handover and transfer of funds?
I have to say, though, necking champagne on a rooftop with one of the best views of the city beats the actual handover event hands down.
Meetings will be held with all the staff to inform them of the changes and ensure a smooth handover.
With the handover in sight and the rifts patched over, the chancellor and prime minister have never been so publicly united.

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