Meaning of the word "hand over" in English

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hand over

US /hænd ˈoʊ.vər/

UK /hænd ˈoʊ.vər/

to give something to someone, especially formally or officially

Example:

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The suspect agreed to hand over the stolen goods to the police.

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Please hand over your passport at the check-in counter.

Synonym:

relinquish surrender cede yield turn over

to transfer control or responsibility of something to someone else

Example:

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The old manager will hand over his duties to the new one next week.

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The company was forced to hand over control to its creditors.

Synonym:

transfer delegate assign pass on turn over

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