Hand back
verb
To return something to the person who gave it to you.
After checking the book, she handed it back to the librarian.
Often appears as...
- hand back something
- hand back to someone
verb
To give responsibility for something back to someone.
The company decided to hand back the project to the initial team.
Often appears as...
- hand back responsibility
- hand back control
verb
To return something to the person who gave it to you.
After checking the book, she handed it back to the librarian.
Often appears as...
- hand back something
- hand back to someone
verb
To give responsibility for something back to someone.
The company decided to hand back the project to the initial team.
Often appears as...
- hand back responsibility
- hand back control
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often used when physically returning an item, taking the same path it came from.
He handed back the pen after signing his name.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Return
Implies the item was returned shortly after receiving it, not kept for a long time.
She read the message and handed back the phone instantly.
Pro Tip 3/3Polite Gesture
Shows respect and proper manners, acknowledging the item belongs to someone else.
After the test, please hand back the answer sheets.
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