English · Work & Business
hand in
/hænd ɪn/
[/hænd ɪn/]
submit
Intermediateverb
Definition
To submit or give something to a person in authority.
Example
Remember to hand in your essays by Friday, or you'll lose ten percent of the marks.
Remember to hand in your essays by Friday, or you'll lose ten percent of the marks.
Etymology
From 'hand' plus 'in', meaning to deliver into someone's keeping.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in academic and work settings for submitting assignments or resignations.