hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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On the plus side, the cooking process for a leg of lamb is fairly hands-off.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Want to take a hands-off approach to spring cleaning?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
This easy hands-off braise makes the perfect Sunday dinner and speedy weeknight dinners.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
For hands-off investors, dividend ETFs can offer diversified exposure to income-generating stocks.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Want to take a hands-off approach to spring cleaning?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
This easy hands-off braise makes the perfect Sunday dinner and speedy weeknight dinners.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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