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handing

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈhændɪŋ// UK //hˈændɪŋ// hand·ing

v. giving something to someone by using your hand. You use this when you pass an object to a person who is close to you.

v. the present participle of 'hand', meaning to pass or deliver something to another person using the hands. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the item being passed.


SIMPLE

She is handing the keys to the driver.

CONTEXTUAL

The waiter is handing the menu to the guests as they sit down at the table.

COMPLEX

By handing the baton to her teammate with such precision, she ensured the relay team maintained their lead through the final turn of the race.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and often follows the pattern 'hand something to someone' or 'hand someone something'.

Pitfall

She is handing to me the bookShe is handing me the bookWhen using two objects, the indirect object (me) should come before the direct object (the book) unless you use 'to'.

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