handing off

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of transferring an object, responsibility, or task from one person to another.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with handing off
offing , goffing , coffing

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Variants

List of all variants of handing off that leads to same result
hand off , handed off , handing off , handoff , handoffs , hands off

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Etymology

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The phrase 'handing off' is a phrasal verb that originated from the literal act of physically handing an object to someone.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'handing off' first appeared in print in the late 1800s.

2. In American football, the quarterback often 'hand off' the football to the running back.

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Related Concepts

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1. Passing: Handing off is a type of passing where the ball or object is physically handed to the next player in a team.

2. Relay Race: In a relay race, each team member runs a leg of the race and then hands off the baton to the next runner.

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Culture

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In sports, 'handing off' is a common technique used in relay races and football. It is also used metaphorically to describe the transfer of power or authority from one person to another.

How to Memorize "handing off"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person physically handing an object to another person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'handing off' with the image of a baton being passed in a relay race.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hands On, Fingers Off' to remember the meaning of 'handing off'.

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