give control or possession
The police officer asked him to hand over his driver's license.
hand over — 2 meanings
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transfer responsibility (abstract)
After ten years as CEO, she decided it was time to hand over responsibility to a new generation of leaders.
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1. give control or possession
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to give someone else control of something, or to give them something you are holding or responsible for.
The police officer asked him to hand over his driver's license.
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to delegate or relinquish responsibility, authority, or a role to another person or group, often in a formal or organizational context.
After ten years as CEO, she decided it was time to hand over responsibility to a new generation of leaders.
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