Hand on
verb
To pass something to someone else through touch.
He handed on the box of chocolates to the next person.
Often appears as...
- hand on the responsibility
- hand on the legacy
verb
To guide someone by holding their hands.
She handed her little daughter on the first steps.
Often appears as...
- hand on walking
- hand on learning
verb
To transmit or leave to those who follow.
The ancient traditions were handed on from generation to generation.
Often appears as...
- hand on traditions
- hand on heritage
verb
To pass something to someone else through touch.
He handed on the box of chocolates to the next person.
Often appears as...
- hand on the responsibility
- hand on the legacy
verb
To guide someone by holding their hands.
She handed her little daughter on the first steps.
Often appears as...
- hand on walking
- hand on learning
verb
To transmit or leave to those who follow.
The ancient traditions were handed on from generation to generation.
Often appears as...
- hand on traditions
- hand on heritage
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used when physically passing an item to someone directly.
During the meeting, she handed on the documents for us to review.
Pro Tip 2/3Responsibility Shift
Indicates transferring a duty or task to another person.
The retiring director handed on his responsibilities to his successor.
Pro Tip 3/3Ritual Passing
Often used in the context of ceremonies or symbolic actions.
The award was handed on to the winner amidst applause.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used when physically passing an item to someone directly.
During the meeting, she handed on the documents for us to review.
Pro Tip 2/3Responsibility Shift
Indicates transferring a duty or task to another person.
The retiring director handed on his responsibilities to his successor.
Pro Tip 3/3Ritual Passing
Often used in the context of ceremonies or symbolic actions.
The award was handed on to the winner amidst applause.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used when physically passing an item to someone directly.
During the meeting, she handed on the documents for us to review.
Pro Tip 2/3Responsibility Shift
Indicates transferring a duty or task to another person.
The retiring director handed on his responsibilities to his successor.
Pro Tip 3/3Ritual Passing
Often used in the context of ceremonies or symbolic actions.
The award was handed on to the winner amidst applause.
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