hand over 1 of 2

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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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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 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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Verb
  • Britain’s slimmer new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has also relinquished the U.K.’s past leadership in research and expertise, largely due to pay reductions and restrictions on hiring non-British nationals.
    Sarah Stroup, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • She was relinquished by her first adoptive family due to her behavioral issues.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This analysis provides a useful framework for identifying where basketball demand may be strongest and where opportunities for future growth could emerge.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The standard-size chair has a slim back that keeps it from being bulky and still provides ergonomic support.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In late January, FEMA provided that, handing her the keys to a temporary trailer at a quiet mobile home park in Black Mountain.
    Ames Alexander (INACTIVE0, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The Tigers recorded 39 shots compared with just 10 for the Lancers, as Towson handed Longwood (0-7) its biggest loss of the season.
    Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Case in point, the robot war concludes when a mechanized Mr. Peanut surrenders to Bill Clinton on the White House lawn.
    Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
  • He was deployed to Panama as a part of Operation Just Cause, a U.S. mission that ended with the surrender of the Central American country's dictator, Gen. Manuel Noriega.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • That renders every emotional moment (what made the original Lion King so terrific) utterly lifeless.
    Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
  • There is no reason to say that the current challenges render AI’s implementation impossible.
    William Tarr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.
    Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The last remaining Founder, Marlene Hagge-Vossler, passed away in 2023, leaving a sad void at the Founders Cup.
    Candace Oehler, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The firings leave the FTC with only two commissioners instead of the typical five.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Moreno’s first title reign began in June 2021 with a submission win over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Newsweek reached out to the Pentagon by email and to NATO by submission form on Thursday morning for comment.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Hand over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20over. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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