hand over

verb

1. to surrender possession of; transfer

noun

1. a transfer or surrender

Idioms and Phrases

Release or relinquish to another's possession or control. For example, You may as well hand over the money , or He decided to hand the store over to his children . [c. 1800] For a synonym, see turn over , def. 5.

Example Sentences

Hand over the goodies or we could suffer some danger or indignity.

From The Daily Beast

“They could capture and hand over the remaining al Qaeda officials on Iranian soil,” he said.

From The Daily Beast

Salmond, 59, said he had made the decision because it was time to hand over the struggle to a new generation.

From The Daily Beast

“My father will burn this all down,” says Mohammad waving his hand over the two homes that share a courtyard.

From The Daily Beast

He opened his eyes and smiled at me, put his hand over mine and looked back at the TV.

From The Daily Beast

Madame Ratignolle laid her hand over that of Mrs. Pontellier, which was near her.

From Project Gutenberg

Lift up thy hand over the strange nations, that they may see thy power.

From Project Gutenberg

He was further instructed to hand over his consulate archives to the British Consul, who would take charge of American interests.

From Project Gutenberg

Napoleon at once ordered Lannes to hand over his corps to Moncey and to join headquarters.

From Project Gutenberg

"We have a grandfather in Greenfield," spoke up the youngest child before his sister could clap her hand over his mouth.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abandon
• cede
• deliver
• donate
• entrust
• give up
• hand
• leave
• present
• provide
• relinquish
• supply
• surrender
• transfer
• turn over