hand over 1 of 2

verb

Definition of hand overnext
1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons

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2
as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter

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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe

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as in to pass
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another hand over that screwdriver, will you please?

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handover

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noun

as in surrender
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another though the handover of my wallet was painful, it was better than getting shot by some trigger-happy punk

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Recent Examples of hand over
Verb
Kud‑Sverchkov will hand over the reins of the orbiting lab to NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, part of the transition from ISS Expedition 74 to Expedition 75 (which officially begins when Soyuz MS‑28 undocks). — Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 July 2026 The man collected the fragments of the meteorite wearing protective gloves and safely stored them until they could be handed over to the appropriate agency. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Noun
The handover took place July 22 at a meeting between Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto and FBI director Kash Patel in Jakarta. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026 While Miami-Dade now controls who goes in and out of a facility once under Florida’s command, the formal handover hasn’t yet happened, the county’s Aviation Department said. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand over
  1. relinquish
  2. provide
  3. hand
  4. surrender
  5. render
  6. give
  7. leave
  8. submission
Verb
  • Giudice survived prison, divorce and years of family warfare without relinquishing her place at the center of New Jersey.
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The central distinguishing feature of the Saudi model is its refusal to relinquish sensitive components of the nuclear fuel cycle—above all, uranium enrichment—to multinational ownership or control.
    — Yoel Guzansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of relinquish
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  • Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead of Tuesday’s practice, head coach Jeff Hafley eased concerns surrounding Jackson, describing the injury as day-to-day while noting the absence provides an opportunity to evaluate the team’s depth along the offensive line.
    — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of provide
Verb
  • Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit two-run home runs, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory Monday night at Wrigley Field.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • From being handed important communication roles on defense to being moved around as a chess piece in multiple defensive spots, Downs has answered each challenge the coaching staff has handed him.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand
Noun
  • Janzu is often described as an experience of rebirth, and the feeling of surrender and disconnect from day-to-day life feels both ecstatic and ethereal.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the surrender of heavy weapons and the decommissioning of Hamas tunnels and other infrastructure are to come later in a process that could take between 200 and 350 days, a Board of Peace official said.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of surrender
Verb
  • And that Grayson discouraged his fellow deputy from rendering aid.
    — Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Countless vigilantes have taken to the roadways armed with trash bags, spray paint, laser pointers, and power drills to render the surveillance poles useless, resulting in arrests and investigations by police.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026
Definition of render
Verb
  • Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the 9th minute to give NYCFC (7-6-5) an early lead.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Wearing bold, high-quality, or timeless pieces is best to give you that boost in confidence this August.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of give
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  • That brightness will overwhelm many of the faint Delta Aquariid meteors, leaving only the brightest examples visible.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The ruling leaves the DOJ with a losing record in district court cases seeking such data, in addition to an earlier appellate loss.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
Definition of leave
Noun
  • The Grammy for traditional folk had been dumped and reclassified because submissions to the category declined, said Jennifer Roe, executive director of Folk Alliance International in Kansas City.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Under state law, prosecutors have 30 days to respond after the petition’s submission, though the judge may extend that timeframe.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of submission

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“Hand over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20over. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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