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Definitions

hand over

VERB
give back; release
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abandon cede deliver donate entrust give up hand leave present provide relinquish supply surrender transfer turn over
WEAK
commend commit consign dispense feed find fork out fork up relegate waive yield
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold keep retain take withhold

Example Sentences

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But eventually, you will have to hand over the reins.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The Justice Department sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber for failing to hand over the state’s voter rolls.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The firm said it is engaged in discussions with Avis and has voluntarily agreed to hand over any profits from those 94,000 shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Investors and analysts follow delivery figures closely as Airbus and Boeing receive the bulk of the payment when they hand over aircraft to buyers.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“You could hand over that pretty set of teeth,” it said.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley