Definitions

hands-off

[handz-awf, -of] / ˈhændzˈɔf, -ˈɒf /

ADJECTIVE

tolerant

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodating indulgent lenient permissive

Example Sentences

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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 December, Rivian unveiled a road map that outlined its plans to introduce hands-off, eyes-off driving; develop its own silicon processors; and launch an artificial-intelligence assistant.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 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 among some inside the Police Department, there are growing frustrations with officer discipline and the new chief’s hands-off style.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

A hands-off policy had backfired, the insurgents had gathered strength.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols