handover

or hand-o·ver

[ hand-oh-ver ]
/ ˈhændˌoʊ vər /

noun

the act of relinquishing property, authority, etc.: a handover of occupied territory.

Origin of handover

noun use of verb phrase hand over

Definition for hand over (2 of 2)

Origin of hand

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch, German Hand, Old Norse hǫnd, Gothic handus

OTHER WORDS FROM hand

hand·like, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for hand over (1 of 3)

hand over

verb (tr, adverb)

to surrender possession of; transfer

noun handover

a transfer or surrender

British Dictionary definitions for hand over (2 of 3)

HAND
/ text messaging /

abbreviation for

have a nice day

British Dictionary definitions for hand over (3 of 3)

hand
/ (hænd) /

noun

verb (tr)

Derived forms of hand

handless, adjective handlike, adjective

Word Origin for hand

Old English hand; related to Old Norse hönd, Gothic handus, Old High German hant

Medical definitions for hand over

hand
[ hănd ]

n.

The terminal part of the human arm located below the forearm, used for grasping and holding and consisting of the wrist, palm, four fingers, and an opposable thumb.
A homologous or similar part in other animals.

Idioms and Phrases with hand over (1 of 2)

hand over

Release or relinquish to another's possession or control. For example, You may as well hand over the money, or He decided to hand the store over to his children. [c. 1800] For a synonym, see turn over, def. 5.

Idioms and Phrases with hand over (2 of 2)

hand