Hand over
/hænd ˈəuvə/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To give control or responsibility of something to someone else.
- The manager handed over the keys to his office to the new employee.
- I was supposed to hand over these documents to my supervisor.
- She handed over her responsibilities before going on vacation.
2. To pass or transfer something to someone, especially after being asked or required to do so.
- Please hand over your ID at the reception desk.
- The police officer asked him to hand over his driver's license.
- After much negotiation, they decided to hand over the contract to the other party.
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