On hand
adjective
Available when needed.
We always keep extra supplies on hand in case of emergency.
Often appears as...
- keep on hand
- have on hand
adjective
Present and ready to help or act.
A team of experts were on hand to answer questions
Often appears as...
- on hand to provide
- on hand to assist
adjective
Nearby, close by.
The nurse was on hand when my son was born
Often appears as...
- on hand at the scene
- on hand when needed
adverb
In readiness, prepared.
Have the tools on hand in case we need to fix anything.
Often appears as...
- have on hand
- be on hand
adjective
Available when needed.
We always keep extra supplies on hand in case of emergency.
Often appears as...
- keep on hand
- have on hand
adjective
Present and ready to help or act.
A team of experts were on hand to answer questions
Often appears as...
- on hand to provide
- on hand to assist
adjective
Nearby, close by.
The nurse was on hand when my son was born
Often appears as...
- on hand at the scene
- on hand when needed
adverb
In readiness, prepared.
Have the tools on hand in case we need to fix anything.
Often appears as...
- have on hand
- be on hand
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Emergency Preparation
Use 'on hand' to show preparedness for unexpected situations.
Keep a flashlight on hand during a storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Resource Availability
Stress the immediate availability of something, typically resources or supplies.
I have some spare batteries on hand.
Pro Tip 1/2Emergency Preparation
Use 'on hand' to show preparedness for unexpected situations.
Keep a flashlight on hand during a storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Resource Availability
Stress the immediate availability of something, typically resources or supplies.
I have some spare batteries on hand.
Pro Tip 1/2Emergency Preparation
Use 'on hand' to show preparedness for unexpected situations.
Keep a flashlight on hand during a storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Resource Availability
Stress the immediate availability of something, typically resources or supplies.
I have some spare batteries on hand.
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