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Phrasal Verb - giving over

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. To stop resisting or surrendering control to someone or something.
  2. To yield or hand something over to someone else.
  3. To become tired or exhausted, especially after a prolonged effort.

Examples

No.Example
1I've had enough, I'm giving over to my sister to take care of the children.
2The manager gave over the project to the new team leader.
3I've been working on this report for hours, I'm giving over now.
4The detective gave over the case to his assistant.
5I can't take it anymore, I'm giving over to the police.
6After a long hike, we were all giving over.
7The teacher gave over the class to the substitute.
8The patient finally gave over to the doctor's care.
9The city gave over control of the airport to a private company.
10The farmer gave over his land to the government for a highway project.