Definitions

hands-off

[handz-awf, -of] / ˈhændzˈɔf, -ˈɒf /

ADJECTIVE

tolerant

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodating indulgent lenient permissive

Example Sentences

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Buffett, however, took a more hands-off approach to Berkshire’s operations, while Abel is keenly involved in managing the businesses and is trying to boost returns at lagging subsidiaries.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

McCullum and Key took a more hands-off approach to the England team which critics felt led to an overly relaxed environment.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In late 2025, Rivian outlined plans to introduce hands-off, eyes-off driving and develop its own artificial-intelligence chips.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Generally consumer-electronics makers maintain a hands-off approach to materials suppliers that are several stages removed from the final chips that go into a phone or computer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

But maybe they’re just a really hands-off kind of couple.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera