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Meaning of pass the baton | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To pass the torch.

figuratively

Equivalents

日本語 バトンを渡す

Examples

“But having now passed on the baton, she expects him to develop⟳ his own⟳ style of chairmanship and provide⟳ strong leadership.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

pass the bottle of smoke pass the buck pass the hat pass the mantle pass the phone pass the pikes

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