hand on

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to pass to the next in a succession

Idioms and Phrases

Turn over to another, as in When you've read it, please hand it on to Sam. This term can also be used in the sense of “bequeath” (see hand down, def. 1). [Second half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

He pauses a second: “When we bless the challah, one person touches it and everyone else makes an unbroken chain, putting a hand on the next person so we are all part of the blessing. My oldest son turns and reaches out and grabs my hand so I can be part of the chain. And I just burst into tears. I decided then and there that I will convert. There is no more ‘life got in the way.’

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Placing his hand on his heart, Mr Richards said he wanted to speak out "to make Reggie proud" and hoped it would help other families.

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The two sides are not only fighting for the upper hand on the border, but on social media, trying to convince the public that their side is inflicting more damage.

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Croatia top Group L, three points ahead of the Czech Republic, and the 2018 World Cup runners-up also have a game in hand on their rivals.

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“Travis came into the booth, closed the door, put his hand on my shoulder, and he said, ‘You’re gonna do this as many times as you need to do it.

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Related Words

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• conduct 
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• relay 
• spread 
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• translate 
• transport