passer le relais

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pa.se lə ʁ(ə).lɛ/, /pɑ.se lə ʁ(ə).lɛ/

Verb

passer le relais

1. (figuratively) (transitive with à) to step down in favour of, to stand aside in favour of, to pass the mantle to, to pass the torch on to, to pass the baton on to, to hand the reins to; to hang up one's boots

   Synonyms: passer la main, passer le flambeau

   Antonyms: prendre la relève, prendre le relais