hand over 1 of 2

verb

Definition of hand overnext
1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons

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2
as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter

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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe

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as in to pass
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another hand over that screwdriver, will you please?

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handover

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noun

as in surrender
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another though the handover of my wallet was painful, it was better than getting shot by some trigger-happy punk

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Recent Examples of hand over
Verb
Returning raiding parties had to hand over their Thompson sub-machine guns to the outgoing lot and the usual backup sidearms were missing entirely. — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 The response to that request was due Tuesday, but that deadline came and went without the footage being handed over at that time. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
The incoming Anderson provides control but in a higher-energy manner than Rodri, and even if the long-term aim was for the Englishman to replace the Spaniard, a season together would have eased the Guardiola/Maresca handover. — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 But concerns remain about the ADAS handover back to a driver as well as on people over-relying on the systems. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand over
  1. relinquish
  2. provide
  3. hand
  4. surrender
  5. render
  6. give
  7. leave
  8. submission
Verb
  • Venus Venus will soon be relinquishing its dominance of the early evening sky.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While Velocity Arts is within the city’s service area, the Utilities Department may relinquish this area to Evergy or another third party provider to serve the project, according to city documents.
    — Taylor O'Connor August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of relinquish
Verb
  • The bike also has a programmable control system that can provide functions such as boost, wheel-lift assistance, speed limiting and what Bonnell calls E-Clutch functionality (more on that later).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of provide
Verb
  • Wall Street has handed long-term investors a rare mispricing of Insulet shares.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors and police claimed that Davis orchestrated Shakur’s murder in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and handed the gunman the murder weapon.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hand
Noun
  • On June 7, 1945, following Germany’s surrender to the allies in World War Two, Harald, aged 8, returned to Norway with the rest of the royal family and was welcomed by thousands of people on the streets of the capital, Oslo.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The capitulation of Germany is at hand, the Third Reich's unconditional surrender just days away.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of surrender
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  • Something about the skylights transports me to a bygone New York rendered by cinema.
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Cook until most of the fat has rendered and the pancetta is turning golden brown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of render
Verb
  • Venice Film Festival has also given us plenty of major beauty moments—and Mary Beth Barone really brought it for her first turn on the lido.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Lindsay Clancy jury says it's still deadlocked, judge gives 'dynamite instruction' Lindsay Clancy jury can't agree.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • Fall summons the urge to nest, and as temperatures drop, so does the desire to leave the house.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Government debt makes up more than 200% of its gross domestic product, leaving its finances highly sensitive to rising borrowing costs.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of leave
Noun
  • Data from the missions are expected to help establish the testing and documentation needed for future regulatory submissions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Building on this recognition, the winner of the Busan Award – Best Film, the top prize in BIFF’s Competition section, now qualifies for submission to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Hand over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20over. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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