Synonyms

hand over

British

verb

to surrender possession of; transfer

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noun

a transfer or surrender

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hand over Idioms

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.

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hand over

"The officer asked me to hand over my badge. He said that it was disabled," MS NOW reporter Akayla Gardner said.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

At the top of the dugout stairs, he put his hand over his heart and acknowledged the cheering crowd.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

The Indonesian government has requested India hand over the apes, forestry ministry spokesman Ristianto Pribadi told AFP on Friday.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Now, everyday investors can hand over control of their stock portfolios as well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

You knew you wouldn’t get killed at recess, you wouldn’t have to hand over your lunch, and you wouldn’t have to hide your money if you had any.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

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