Hand over
verb
To give something to someone by letting them take it from your hand.
Please hand over your assignments at the front of the room.
Often appears as...
- hand over the keys
- hand over the phone
verb
Transferring authority, control or responsibility to another.
After many years in charge, he will hand over the reins to his daughter.
Often appears as...
- hand over control
- hand over power
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To surrender or yield something under pressure or compulsion.
The robber demanded the cashier to hand over all the money.
Often appears as...
- hand over weapons
- hand over the goods
verb
To give something to someone by letting them take it from your hand.
Please hand over your assignments at the front of the room.
Often appears as...
- hand over the keys
- hand over the phone
verb
Transferring authority, control or responsibility to another.
After many years in charge, he will hand over the reins to his daughter.
Often appears as...
- hand over control
- hand over power
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To surrender or yield something under pressure or compulsion.
The robber demanded the cashier to hand over all the money.
Often appears as...
- hand over weapons
- hand over the goods
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often implies physically moving an object from your hand to someone else's.
Hand over the baton during the relay race.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Interaction
Typically requires two people present, interacting directly with each other.
Please hand over your ticket to the conductor.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Exchange
The action is expected to happen without delay when requested.
Hand over your ID card now, please.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often implies physically moving an object from your hand to someone else's.
Hand over the baton during the relay race.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Interaction
Typically requires two people present, interacting directly with each other.
Please hand over your ticket to the conductor.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Exchange
The action is expected to happen without delay when requested.
Hand over your ID card now, please.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often implies physically moving an object from your hand to someone else's.
Hand over the baton during the relay race.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Interaction
Typically requires two people present, interacting directly with each other.
Please hand over your ticket to the conductor.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Exchange
The action is expected to happen without delay when requested.
Hand over your ID card now, please.
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