English / phrasal verb
hand over
B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to officially transfer responsibility, control, or custody of something to another person; to pass control, possession, or responsibility to someone else
In context
01
Before going on medical leave, the senior coordinator made sure to hand over all client files to her deputy.
02
The outgoing committee will officially hand over leadership responsibilities to the newly elected members tomorrow.
Synonyms
Transfer,pass on,deliver
Antonyms
Retain,keep,withhold
Collocations
Hand over responsibilities,hand over charge,hand over files