Definition of hand over

hand overphrasal verb

trao tay

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The phrase "hand over" is a phrasal verb in the English language that combines the meaning of two separate words, "hand" and "over". The origin of the word "hand" can be traced back to the Old English word "hānd", which referred to the human hand as an anatomical part of the body. Over time, the word came to mean something that could be held, grasped, or manipulated by hand. The term "over" has a less obvious history, as it can be traced back to several Old English roots. The word initially meant "above", "up", "over", and "beyond". As the word evolved over time, it came to signify a change in position, location, or ownership, often used to convey the idea of transfer, delivery, or submission. When these two words were combined to form "hand over", it initially meant to transfer something physically from one person's hand to another's. Over time, the phrase has come to encompass broader meanings, such as relinquishing control, responsibility, or ownership, often as a form of surrender or submission. In summary, the origin of the phrase "hand over" can be traced back to the Old English words "hānd" and "ofer", which over time came to signify something that could be held and a change in position, respectively, eventually converging to form a phrasal verb with a rich and complex meaning in modern English.

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Example:
  • The thief handed over the stolen goods to the police after being caught.

    Tên trộm đã giao nộp tài sản đánh cắp cho cảnh sát sau khi bị bắt.

  • The attorney handed over the case files to the new lawyer who was taking over the case.

    Luật sư đã chuyển giao hồ sơ vụ án cho luật sư mới, người sẽ tiếp quản vụ án.

  • The doctor handed over the prescription to the pharmacist who dispensed the medication for the patient.

    Bác sĩ đưa đơn thuốc cho dược sĩ để cấp thuốc cho bệnh nhân.

  • The cashier handed over the exact change to the customer after completing the transaction.

    Nhân viên thu ngân sẽ trả lại đúng số tiền thừa cho khách hàng sau khi hoàn tất giao dịch.

  • The prisoner handed over their cell keys to the guards during the transfer process.

    Trong quá trình chuyển giao, tù nhân đã giao chìa khóa phòng giam cho lính canh.

  • The hotel handed over the keys to the guest's room to the new occupant after checkout.

    Khách sạn sẽ trao chìa khóa phòng cho khách mới sau khi trả phòng.

  • The teacher handed over the graded papers to the students during the return of grades week.

    Giáo viên nộp bài đã chấm điểm cho học sinh vào tuần trả bài.

  • The driver handed over the wheel to the passenger who was more experienced in navigating through the winding roads.

    Người lái xe trao tay lái cho hành khách có nhiều kinh nghiệm hơn trong việc điều khiển xe qua những con đường quanh co.

  • The team captain handed over the captain's armband to the substitute during recovery.

    Đội trưởng trao lại băng đội trưởng cho cầu thủ dự bị trong quá trình hồi phục.

  • The winner handed over the trophy to the runner-up in the medal ceremony.

    Người chiến thắng đã trao cúp cho người về nhì trong lễ trao huy chương.