HAND OVER Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

hand over 1 of 2

verb

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 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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resistance

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Wellington Mara relinquished control of football operations when Young took over.

Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
The institution must relinquish its Association voting privileges for a four-year period.

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024

Definition of relinquish

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