hand over

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or process of formally transferring responsibility, authority, or possession from one person or entity to another.

• Verb

  To give or pass something, especially a responsibility or duty, to someone else.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

beteach

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hand over
over , cover , quiver , sever , heave over , giver , lever , deceiver

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. hand (English) : A part of the body, used for touching or holding things.
   

2. hand (English) : A person's help or assistance.
   

3. hand (English) : To guide or control.
   

4. hand (Scottish Gaelic) : A region or district.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hand (English) : A part of the body, used for touching or holding things.
   

2. hand (English) : A person's help or assistance.
   

3. hands (English) : The plural form of hand.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of hand over that leads to same result
hand over , handed over , handing over , handover , handovers , hands over , hand over fist

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Forms

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has over, had over, handing over, handed over, hands over

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Etymology

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The phrase 'hand over' comes from the Old English term 'hond' which means hand, and 'ofer' which means over. It has been used in English since the 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. In the context of aviation, 'hand over' refers to the point at which one air traffic controller passes responsibility for an aircraft to another controller.

2. The phrase 'hand over' can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of yielding control or authority, as in 'He finally handed over the reins of the company to his successor.'

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Related Concepts

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1. transfer: The act of moving or conveying something from one person or place to another.

2. delegation: The process of authorizing someone else to act on your behalf.

3. succession: The passing of authority, title, or ownership from one person, group, or entity to another.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hand over' has been used to signify the transfer of power or responsibility, often with significant consequences. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbeth receives a prophecy that he will become king, and later, he kills the current king to 'hand over' the throne to himself. In art, 'hand over' can symbolize the transfer of knowledge or wisdom from one generation to another.

How to Memorize "hand over"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of physically handing an object to someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hand over' with the idea of transferring or giving something to someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Hand Over: Hands Off' to remember the meaning of 'hand over'.

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