To pass the baton in a relay race; to hand the baton (the physical action of giving the baton to the next runner).
アンカーに勝つために、しっかりバトンを渡すことが大事だ。
To win as the anchor, it's important to pass the baton securely.
第一走者はコーナーでスピードを緩めずにバトンを渡した。
The first runner passed the baton at the corner without slowing down.
スタート練習で、選手たちはバトンを渡す練習を何度も繰り返した。
In start practice, the athletes repeated baton-passing drills many times.
Figuratively, to hand on responsibility, a role, or tradition to someone else; to pass on the torch (i.e., to transfer duties or leadership).
社長は来年退任し、若手にバトンを渡す予定だ。
The president will step down next year and plans to pass the baton to a younger person.
このイベントは毎年続いてきた伝統だ。来年は私たちがバトンを渡す番だ。
This event has been a tradition every year. Next year it's our turn to pass the baton.
先輩が築いたネットワークをうまく引き継いで、チームとしてバトンを渡すことが重要だ。
It's important for the team to successfully take over the network the senior built and pass the baton.