Pronunciation: /hænd daʊn/
noun the act of passing something down from one generation to another
A1 I received a hand-me-down sweater from my older sister.
A2 The tradition of handing down family recipes has been passed on for generations.
B1 The hand-down of knowledge from experienced employees to new hires is crucial for the company's success.
B2 The hand-down of heirlooms and antiques in the family is a cherished tradition.
C1 The hand-down of leadership responsibilities from one generation of executives to the next requires careful planning and mentorship.
C2 The hand-down of artistic techniques from master to apprentice is a time-honored practice in the art world.
verb to pass something down from one generation to another
A1 I will hand down my old toys to my younger cousin.
A2 The tradition of storytelling has been handed down through generations.
B1 The family heirloom was handed down from my great-grandmother.
B2 The skills of woodworking were handed down from father to son.
C1 The responsibility of managing the company was handed down to the next generation.
C2 The knowledge of ancient rituals was handed down by the elders of the tribe.
formal According to tradition, this valuable family heirloom will be handed down to the eldest son.
informal My mom handed down her old recipe book to me when I moved into my first apartment.
slang I can't believe she handed down that old phone to her little brother.
figurative The knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors are handed down through generations.
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