handing over (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈhændɪŋ ˈəʊvər/
Definition
The act of giving control or responsibility for something to another person.
Examples
The handing over of the presidential powers was a peaceful ceremony.
The final handing over of the documents took place at noon.
How to Use handing over
- hand over (phrasal verb)
- To give something or someone to someone else, or to allow someone else to be in control. — "She will hand over the reins to her deputy next month."
- hand over to (prepositional phrase)
- To give something or someone to a particular person or group. — "The police will hand over the suspect to the international authorities."
- hand over X to Y (collocation)
- To transfer a specific item (X) to another person (Y). — "Please hand over the report to Mr. Smith when you are finished."
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