Synonyms of handovers

handovers

noun

plural of handover

as in surrenders

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another

though the handover of my wallet was painful, it was better than getting shot by some trigger-happy punk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surrenders
• submissions
• capitulations
• relinquishments
• cessions
• renditions
• acceptances
• compromises
• captures
• reconciliations
• acquiescences
• concessions
• falls
• conciliations
• reconcilements
• appeasements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resistances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handovers

Many off-plan sales contracts include provisions requiring developers to compensate purchasers if handovers are delayed beyond a specified period, often six to 12 months. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 11 June 2026

The airline is also now mandating that airport personnel conduct headcounts whenever a passenger discrepancy is identified, and briefings have been issued to Canberra Airport staff detailing how handovers of this kind should be handled. — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025

Israel has accused Hamas of using past hostage handovers for propaganda, exchanging them in front of crowds and banners accusing Israel of war crimes. — Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025