Hand over — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Hand over

Hand over (verb)

  1. to yield control of

Hand over (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

    "the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons"

    similar: cede, cough up, deliver, give up, lay down, relinquish, render, surrender, turn in, turn over, yield
    related: commit, consign, entrust, transfer, forfeit, release, waive, abnegate, renounce, resign, abandon, desert, discard, forsake, part (with), shed
    near: keep, retain, withhold

  2. to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption

    "in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter"

    similar: deliver, feed, furnish, give, hand, provide, supply
    related: ply (with), administer, allocate, apportion, deal (out), dispense, distribute, dole out, mete (out), parcel (out), portion, prorate, assign, cede, deed, make over, transfer
    opposite: hold (back), keep (back), reserve, retain, withhold
    near: conserve, keep up, maintain, preserve, save

  3. to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

    "handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe"

    similar: commend, commit, confide, consign, delegate, deliver, entrust, give, give over, hand, leave, pass, recommend, repose, transfer, transmit, trust, turn over, vest
    related: confer, grant, assign, deal (out), dispense, disperse, distribute, divide, hand in, release, relinquish, submit, surrender, turn in, yield, bequeath, hand down, hand on, will, advance, lend, loan, furnish, supply, recommit, redeliver, retransfer, retransmit
    opposite: hold, keep, retain
    near: detain, hold back, reserve, withhold, own, possess, accept, receive, take in, occupy, take, take over

  4. to shift possession of (something) from one person to another

    "hand over that screwdriver, will you please?"

    similar: buck, hand, pass, reach, transfer
    related: relay, bear, carry, finger, handle, paw, cede, deliver, give, give up, release, relinquish, render, surrender, turn over, yield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hand over

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hand over:

cede, cough up, deliver, give up, lay down, relinquish, render, surrender, turn in, turn over, yield, feed, furnish, give, hand, provide, supply, commend, commit, confide, consign, delegate, entrust, give over, leave, pass, recommend, repose, transfer, transmit, trust, vest, buck, reach

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hand over

Words with the opposite meaning of Hand over:

hold (back), keep (back), reserve, retain, withhold, hold, keep

Related Words for Hand over

forfeit, release, waive, abnegate, renounce, resign, abandon, desert, discard, forsake, part (with), shed, ply (with), administer, allocate, apportion, deal (out), dispense, distribute, dole out, mete (out), parcel (out), portion, prorate, assign, deed, make over, confer, grant, disperse

Near Antonyms of Hand over

conserve, keep up, maintain, preserve, save, detain, hold back, own, possess, accept, receive, take in, occupy, take, take over

Word Forms of Hand over

Inflections: handed over, handing over, hands over

Derived words: handover (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Hand over

First known use: 1652

Words & Phrases Containing Hand over

hand over fist

Frequently Asked Questions about Hand over

What does "Hand over" mean?

"Hand over" means to yield control of. As a verb, it is defined as: to yield control of. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hand over"?

Other words for "Hand over" include cede, cough up, deliver, give up, lay down, relinquish, render and surrender. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hand over" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hand over"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hand over". Common alternatives include cede, cough up, deliver, give up, lay down, relinquish, render, surrender, turn in and turn over.

What is the opposite of "Hand over"?

Antonyms of "Hand over" include hold (back), keep (back), reserve, retain, withhold, hold and keep. Near antonyms include conserve, keep up, maintain and preserve.

How do you use "Hand over" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hand over" in a sentence: "the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons"; "in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter"; "handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe".

Is "Hand over" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hand over" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Hand over"?

First known use: 1652.

What is another word for "Hand over" meaning "to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress"?

When "Hand over" (verb) means to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress, synonyms include cede, cough up, deliver, give up, lay down and relinquish.