All phrasal verbs
hand
/hænd/4 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to give with your hands.
A small, tidy family, all separable, all about transfer. The particle tells you the direction: IN to an authority, OUT to a crowd, OVER to a successor, DOWN to a younger generation.
Side by side
Every HAND phrasal verb, with the one line that keeps it apart from its siblings. Tap any one to open it.
| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| hand inSeparable | submit work to someone in authority | IN = into the teacher's or boss's hands. |
| hand outSeparable | distribute to many people | OUT = one source, many recipients. |
| hand overSeparable | surrender control or possession | OVER = across to them. |
| hand downSeparable2 meanings | pass to a younger generation; deliver a verdict | DOWN = down the family line. |