In hand
adverb
Being controlled or managed by someone.
The project is already in hand, and we expect it to be finished on time.
Often appears as...
- project in hand
- situation in hand
adverb
In someone's possession or in use at the current time.
The officer had the evidence in hand and was ready to present it to court.
Often appears as...
- evidence in hand
- money in hand
adverb
Soon to happen or become available.
The new product release is in hand and will be announced next week.
Often appears as...
- product release in hand
- report in hand
adverb
Being controlled or managed by someone.
The project is already in hand, and we expect it to be finished on time.
Often appears as...
- project in hand
- situation in hand
adverb
In someone's possession or in use at the current time.
The officer had the evidence in hand and was ready to present it to court.
Often appears as...
- evidence in hand
- money in hand
adverb
Soon to happen or become available.
The new product release is in hand and will be announced next week.
Often appears as...
- product release in hand
- report in hand
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Control Implication
Emphasizes that someone actively directs or steers a task or situation.
With the festival in hand, he made sure everything ran smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Indication
Suggests ongoing activity, implying progress in the task mentioned.
Keep the celebrations in hand while I'm gone; I'll be back soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Reassurance Cue
Can be used to reassure someone that a situation is well managed.
Don't worry, the negotiations are in hand and looking promising.
Pro Tip 1/3Control Implication
Emphasizes that someone actively directs or steers a task or situation.
With the festival in hand, he made sure everything ran smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Indication
Suggests ongoing activity, implying progress in the task mentioned.
Keep the celebrations in hand while I'm gone; I'll be back soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Reassurance Cue
Can be used to reassure someone that a situation is well managed.
Don't worry, the negotiations are in hand and looking promising.
Pro Tip 1/3Control Implication
Emphasizes that someone actively directs or steers a task or situation.
With the festival in hand, he made sure everything ran smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Indication
Suggests ongoing activity, implying progress in the task mentioned.
Keep the celebrations in hand while I'm gone; I'll be back soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Reassurance Cue
Can be used to reassure someone that a situation is well managed.
Don't worry, the negotiations are in hand and looking promising.
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