Definitions

Release for Climb. An authorization for the accepting unit to climb (a) specific aircraft before the transfer of control.

Release for Descent. An authorization for the accepting unit to descend (a) specific aircraft before the transfer of control.

Release for Turn. An authorization for the accepting unit to turn (a) specific aircraft away from the current flight path by not more than 45o before the transfer of control.

Note: The transferring unit/sector remains responsible within its Area of Responsibility for separation between the transferred aircraft and other aircraft unknown to the accepting unit/sector, unless otherwise agreed.

Source: EUROCONTROL