Hand around
verb
To distribute or give things out to people in a group.
He brought a plate of cookies to the meeting and started to hand them around.
Often appears as...
- hand around the papers
- hand around a plate
verb
To move or be passed from one person to another.
The photo was handed around the classroom so everyone could see it.
Often appears as...
- hand around the photo
- hand around the document
verb
To distribute or give things out to people in a group.
He brought a plate of cookies to the meeting and started to hand them around.
Often appears as...
- hand around the papers
- hand around a plate
verb
To move or be passed from one person to another.
The photo was handed around the classroom so everyone could see it.
Often appears as...
- hand around the photo
- hand around the document
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Group Settings
Use 'hand around' when items are given out among a group, like during meetings or gatherings.
At the gathering, she began to hand around the brochures.
Pro Tip 2/3Sharing Equally
'Hand around' implies everyone has an equal chance to receive what's being distributed.
We should hand around the survey forms so all students can fill one out.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
The phrase 'hand around' is casual, suited for everyday situations, not formal reports.
Can you hand around these snacks at the party?
Pro Tip 1/3Group Settings
Use 'hand around' when items are given out among a group, like during meetings or gatherings.
At the gathering, she began to hand around the brochures.
Pro Tip 2/3Sharing Equally
'Hand around' implies everyone has an equal chance to receive what's being distributed.
We should hand around the survey forms so all students can fill one out.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
The phrase 'hand around' is casual, suited for everyday situations, not formal reports.
Can you hand around these snacks at the party?
Pro Tip 1/3Group Settings
Use 'hand around' when items are given out among a group, like during meetings or gatherings.
At the gathering, she began to hand around the brochures.
Pro Tip 2/3Sharing Equally
'Hand around' implies everyone has an equal chance to receive what's being distributed.
We should hand around the survey forms so all students can fill one out.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
The phrase 'hand around' is casual, suited for everyday situations, not formal reports.
Can you hand around these snacks at the party?
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