to hand down
Pronunciation
/hˈænd dˈaʊn/

Définition et signification de « hand down » en anglais

to hand down
[phrase form: hand]
01

transmettre, léguer

to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next
Ditransitive: to hand down something valuable to sb
to hand down definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
à particule
verbe d’action
régulier
séparable
particule
down
verbe de base
hand
présent
hand down
3e personne du singulier
hands down
participe présent
handing down
passé simple
handed down
participe passé
handed down
Exemples
She handed her childhood books down to her younger cousins.
Elle a transmis ses livres d'enfance à ses jeunes cousins.
02

rendre un verdict

‌to formally announce something such as a decision or judgment
Transitive: to hand down a decision or order
Exemples
The board of directors will hand their decision down regarding the proposed merger.
Le conseil d'administration va rendre sa décision concernant la fusion proposée.
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