Usually means: Transfer responsibility or duty sequentially.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (pass the baton)

▸ verb:  (figuratively) To pass the torch.

Similar:
pass on, onpass, flip, pass round, hand round, pass, offload, take the ball and run with it, pass off, trade hands, more...

Opposite:
receive baton, take over, assume control, inherit, succeed

Phrases:
pass on the baton, more...

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Similar:
pass on, onpass, flip, pass round, hand round, pass, offload, take the ball and run with it, pass off, trade hands, more...

Opposite:
receive baton, take over, assume control, inherit, succeed

Phrases:
pass on the baton, more...



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