hand over

VERB

give back; release

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon cede deliver donate entrust give up hand leave present provide relinquish supply surrender transfer turn over

WEAK

commend commit consign dispense feed find fork out fork up relegate waive yield

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep retain take withhold

Example Sentences

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“I didn’t think you were a know-it-nothing, I thought you were…” She clamped a hand over her mouth.

From Literature

She broke off as we came in, clapped a hand over her mouth, and giggled like a schoolgirl.

From Literature

When we entrust digital platforms with our biometric data, we hand over unique, irreplaceable biological identifiers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The application also related to handing over any required sets or costumes.

From BBC

I just smiled, knowing what was about to happen before I even handed over my ticket.

From Los Angeles Times