Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hand over

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.33 in modern English

Syllables
hand over
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To relinquish control or possession of something to someone.

Transitive verb

verb

To deliver (someone to an enemy, police, etc.).

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

hands over (present, singular) handing over (participle, present) handed over (participle, past) handed over (past)

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Questions

What does hand over mean?
To relinquish control or possession of something to someone.

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