HAND ON

а. передавать, пересылать The precious flame representing the spirit of the Games is handed on from runner to runner all the way from the original fire on the ancient mountain to the place where the Games are being held on this occasion. б. передавать по наследству, оставлять, передавать младшим поколениям Their custom has been handed on to us by our great-grandfathers. The possession of language enables man to hand on his wisdom and experience to his children and grandchildren. в. передавать полномочия The time has come for me to hand on the chairmanship to a younger person.