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What does hand over mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hand over? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive, idiomatic) To relinquish control or possession of something to someone.
  2. (transitive, idiomatic) To deliver (someone to an enemy, police, etc.).
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He had his hand over his eye and the blood was just coming straight through his fingers.
The decision to hand over the cash directly to the trust is part of the Government's drive to give power back to those at the sharp end.
The 13-year-old was asked to hand over his skateboard, which he did, but the gang, whose members were said to be aged 14 or 15, threw it away.
Two set of feet trampled the house, and Virginia cupped a hand over her mouth, trying to silence her heavy breathing and inevitable sobs.
The teenager was forced to hand over his phone to the first offender while his accomplice ripped a gold chain from his neck.
Waving his right hand over the candle, the wick suddenly flickered, then formed into a flame, which lit his cold room.

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