hands-on
adjective
ˈhan(d)z-ˈȯn 
-ˈän
1
: relating to, being, or providing direct practical experience in the operation or functioning of something
hands-on training
also
: involving or allowing use of or touching with the hands
a hands-on museum display
2
: characterized by active personal involvement
a hands-on manager
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Clinton wisely leveraged Carter's determined, hands-on style, antiwar sentiment and readiness to speak his mind.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter’s foreign policy was both visionary and hands-on.
—Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
While waiting for the new facility to open, Jonathan’s Landing has teamed up with several community partners to give hands-on demos to people with autism, in order to gauge their ability and interest in electronics repair.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
One of the factors in Ashworth’s surprise exit this month was that his role at times overlapped with those of Wilcox, a hands-on chief executive in Omar Berrada, an interim head of recruitment in Christopher Vivell, and with the input of INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford to boot.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter’s foreign policy was both visionary and hands-on.
—Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
While waiting for the new facility to open, Jonathan’s Landing has teamed up with several community partners to give hands-on demos to people with autism, in order to gauge their ability and interest in electronics repair.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
One of the factors in Ashworth’s surprise exit this month was that his role at times overlapped with those of Wilcox, a hands-on chief executive in Omar Berrada, an interim head of recruitment in Christopher Vivell, and with the input of INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford to boot.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-on. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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