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1
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
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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3
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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4
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
- hand over that screwdriver, will you please?
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nounSynonyms & Antonyms of handover (Entry 2 of 2)
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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“Hand over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20over. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of hand over was in 1652
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