pass the baton

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To pass the torch.

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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