English · Common Verbs
hand over
/hænd ˈoʊvər/
[/hænd ˈoʊvər/]
give to someone
Intermediateverb
Definition
To give something to someone, often officially or because you must.
Example
Please hand over your ticket to the inspector.
Please hand over your ticket to the inspector.
Etymology
From 'hand' (to pass by hand) plus 'over', meaning to transfer to another.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in formal and transactional contexts.