- ˌhand sth ˈin
- phrasal verb
to give something to a person in authorityPlease hand in your keys when you leave the hotel.[/ex]
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ˌhand sth ˈin
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hand sth on — UK US hand sth on Phrasal Verb with hand({{}}/hænd/ verb ► to give something to someone else: hand sth on to sb »The business will be handed on to his family or sold. ► to give responsibility for something to someone else: »A year ago, she handed … Financial and business terms
hand sth in — UK US hand sth in Phrasal Verb with hand({{}}/hænd/ verb ► to give something to someone who is in a position of authority: »You have three days left to hand in your completed tax return and to pay any tax you owe. »According to sources, the chief … Financial and business terms
hand sth over — UK US hand (sth) over Phrasal Verb with hand({{}}/hænd/ verb ► to give someone else control of or responsibility for something: »to hand over control/power/responsibility hand sth over to sb »The founder handed the company over to his sons. »The… … Financial and business terms
hand sth down — UK US hand sth down Phrasal Verb with hand({{}}/hænd/ verb ► to give or teach something to a younger member of your family: hand sth down from sb to sb »The men practise a skill handed down from father to son. ► LAW to announce a decision in a… … Financial and business terms
hand sth off — UK US hand sth off Phrasal Verb with hand({{}}/hænd/ verb US ► to give responsibility for something to someone else: hand sth off to sb »A key reason for the slowdown in health spending is that employers are handing off more health costs to… … Financial and business terms
hand sth out — UK US hand sth out Phrasal Verb with hand({{}}/hænd/ verb ► to give something to each person on a group or place: hand out fliers/leaflets »He handed out fliers to advertise the store s bargains. hand out cash/money »Washington began handing out… … Financial and business terms
ˌhand sth ˈover — phrasal verb 1) to give something to someone by holding it in your hand and offering it to them Albert bowed and handed over the letter.[/ex] He handed the car keys over to Stella.[/ex] 2) to give power or control to someone else They formally… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌhand sth ˈout — phrasal verb to give things to different people in a group Would you hand these papers out for me?[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌhand sth ˈback — phrasal verb to give something back to someone Jean handed the letter back to Doug.[/ex] The officer handed me my passport back.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌhand sth ˈdown — phrasal verb to give something to a younger person who will use it after you have died These skills have been handed down from generation to generation.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
