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Phrasal Verb - signing away

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To officially transfer or convey ownership, control, or responsibility of something, usually by signing a document or agreement.

Examples​

No.Example
1The new CEO signed away the company's assets to the buyers.
2After weeks of negotiations, the politicians finally signed away the peace treaty.
3The father signed away his parental rights to his ex-wife.
4The homeowner signed away the deed to the property to the bank.
5The athlete signed away his earnings to his agent.
6The CEO signed away the contract with the new supplier.
7The landlord signed away the lease to the new tenants.
8The president signed away executive orders throughout his term.
9The witness signed away her statement in court.
10The debtor signed away his debts in bankruptcy.

Phrasal Verb - Handing Back

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Hand back is a phrasal verb that means to return something, usually an object, to its rightful owner or to its original place. This can be done voluntarily or as a requirement. It can also imply giving something up or surrendering it.

Examples​

No.Example
1After finishing the project, I will hand back the equipment to my supervisor.
2The thief was caught and handed back the stolen goods to the police.
3I accidentally handed back the wrong keys to the valet.
4The student was asked to hand back his exam paper and leave the room.
5The coach handed back the trophy to the winning team.
6The victim handed back the stolen wallet to the police, who thanked him for his honesty.
7The employee was handed back his job after serving his suspension.
8The soldier was ordered to hand back his weapon and equipment.
9The librarian asked me to hand back the overdue book.
10The customer handed back the faulty product to the store for a refund.

Phrasal Verb - handing over

· 2 min read
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.

Phrasal Verb - Hushing Up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To keep secret or suppress information that could potentially cause trouble or controversy. This can be done through deliberate concealment or by discouraging others from speaking about it.

Examples​

No.Example
1The company hushed up the scandal to avoid negative publicity.
2They tried to hush up the news of the CEO's resignation until they could find a suitable replacement.
3The witnesses were threatened to hush up their testimony.
4The politician's team worked to hush up damaging information about their candidate.
5The family hushed up the details of the accident to protect their dignity.
6The investigative journalist was warned to hush up his findings or face legal action.
7The whistleblower was hushed up by his colleagues for fear of retaliation.
8The government hushed up the report on the environmental impact of the new project.
9The school hushed up the incident to avoid damaging the reputation of the students involved.
10The victim's family was urged to hush up the matter to prevent further distress.