hand over

verb

handed over; handing over; hands over
Synonyms of hand overnext

transitive verb

: to yield control of
handover noun

Examples of hand over in a Sentence

the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter
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Kamal eventually went into the cab of the truck and handed over the items, before driving away with his brother Salik. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026 The expensive physical variations will be handed over to the iPhone Ultra. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed. Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026 Buttons, touch screens, cards, and casino chips pass through countless hands over the course of a sailing. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand over

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand over was in 1652

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“Hand over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20over. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

hand over

verb
: to yield control of
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