hands over
Transfers to another
Hands over means to give or transfer something to someone, usually something in one's possession or control.
The phrase suggests a direct, often physical transfer: She handed over the keys to the new owner, The suspect handed over his weapon.
It can imply reluctance or obligation: He finally handed over the documents after weeks of delay.
- passMove beyond or decline
- passes onTransfers or refuses
- give upStop attempting something
- gives upCeases effort or resistance
- bestowGive formally, as honor
relinquish · transfer · yield · surrender · deliver · convey · forfeit · forks over · entrust · waive · delegate · assign · deputize · capitulate · transmit · cede · bequeaths · release
hands overwithholds
Refuses to release
keeps · retains · takes · seizes · confiscates
hands overrefuses
Declines to accept
denies · declines · holds back · keeps back · conceals
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