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Phrasal Verb - handing over

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. To formally give something, especially a responsibility or task, to someone else. 2. To transfer physical possession of something to someone. 3. To surrender or yield control or power to someone.

Examples

No.Example
1The manager handed over the project to the new team leader.
2John handed over the keys to his car to the valet.
3The mayor will hand over the city to the new mayor next month.
4I'll hand over the report to you once it's finished.
5The captain handed over the helm to the first mate during the storm.
6The thief was caught trying to hand over stolen goods to a buyer.
7The CEO handed over the company to her successor.
8The prisoners were handed over to the police.
9The coach handed over the team to the assistant coach for the game.
10The father handed over his daughter's hand to her future husband.