hands-off

[handz-awf, -of] / ˈhændzˈɔf, -ˈɒf /

ADJECTIVE

tolerant

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodating indulgent lenient permissive

Example Sentences

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Too many bosses take a hands-off approach when delegating, and then get frustrated when things go awry.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is, after assigning a task to an employee, they immediately take a hands-off approach, hoping the employee gets it right and becoming frustrated when they don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following that is hands-off, eyes-off driving, which much of the industry is also working on.

From MarketWatch

That would be a major improvement on Rivian’s current driver-assistance system — which made its debut in March — which only allows for hands-off driving on certain highways.

From MarketWatch

The ultimate hands-off investment is going to require you to be a lot more hands-on.

From The Wall Street Journal