hands-on

[handz-on, -awn] / ˈhændzˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

ADJECTIVE

active participation; experiential

Synonyms

STRONGEST

firsthand

STRONG

manual primary

WEAK

direct experienced explicit immediate individual intimate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

automatic computerized impersonal indirect

WEAK

second-hand

Example Sentences

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A new way to experience the local culture on vacation: hands-on workshops from flower arranging in Belgium to basket weaving in southern Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has previously said as a vice chairman in charge of Berkshire’s noninsurance operations that he is more hands-on than his predecessor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Only 16% said they regularly helped with more hands-on personal care like bathing and dressing, while 15% said they did this occasionally.

From MarketWatch

Most hands-on elements of her degree, including art studio work, were ultimately lost to the lockdowns of Covid.

From BBC

In contrast, older fans are driving growth—drawn to nostalgia, hands-on hobbies and premium collectibles that can sell for hundreds of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal