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hand over

British  

verb

  1. to surrender possession of; transfer

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noun

  1. a transfer or surrender

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hand over Idioms  

  1. 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

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Hand over his eyes, in deep concentration, Lynch ask for a one-legged 16-year-old girl, "A Eurasian girl who's beautiful and a pet monkey."

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2023

Hand over hand she turned the wheel and the boat tacked, straightening in the water.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2021

Hand over your pride, for the team’s sake.

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2020

Hand over the reins of her theatrical destiny to her and remove yourself completely.

From Slate • May 15, 2019

Hand over the note, embarrass JB; or hide the note, take the heat.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

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