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) to step down (in favour/favor of), to stand aside (in favour/favor 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 (in favour/favor of) [with à ‘someone’]

   Synonyms: passer la main, passer le flambeau

   Antonyms: prendre la relève, prendre le relais