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to hand over
[phrase form: hand]
01
to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity
Transitive: to hand over possession or control | to hand over possession or control to sb
Example
The outgoing president handed over the responsibilities to his successor.
She handed over the keys to the new homeowner.
02
to deliver a person accused of a crime to the authorities
Transitive: to hand over a suspect or criminal
Example
The suspect was arrested in one country and handed over to the authorities in another for trial.
The border patrol handed over the individuals caught crossing illegally to immigration officials.
Example
The outgoing president handed over the responsibilities to his successor.
She handed over the keys to the new homeowner.
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