Baton

Synonyms of baton

• rod
• stick
• staff

Antonyms of baton

• release
• drop
• let go

Collocations of baton

pass the baton

Frequency: 80 %

It's time to pass the baton to the next generation.

conductor's baton

Frequency: 70 %

The conductor raised his baton to signal the start of the performance.

baton twirling

Frequency: 65 %

She won first place in the baton twirling competition.

relay baton

Frequency: 60 %

The team dropped the relay baton during the race.

baton charge

Frequency: 45 %

The police used a baton charge to disperse the crowd.

Idiomatic Expressions for baton

• Phrase: carry the baton
  Meaning: To continue a tradition or responsibility that was passed down from someone else.
  Usage: She carried the baton of leadership after her mentor retired.