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Meaning of Hand Over
The primary meaning of "Hand Over" is to give or transfer something to someone.
Definitions
- To give or transfer something to someone, especially in a formal or official way
- To surrender or relinquish control or responsibility for something
- To pass something to someone, especially in a physical sense
Etymology of Hand Over
The phrase "Hand Over" originated from the literal act of physically handing something over to someone, with "hand" coming from Old English "hond" and "over" from Old English "ofer", both of which have Germanic roots
Historically, the phrase has been used in various contexts, including law, business, and everyday life, to denote the act of transferring or surrendering something
Example Uses
- The company will hand over the project to the new manager next week
- She handed over her resignation letter to the HR department
- The police officer handed over the evidence to the forensic expert