hand in
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle in
Meanings
Submit something formally to a person or office
Why “in”? Something goes into a system after it was held back, like a form, a story, or pressure.
“Hand in your homework.”
“Hand in the form at reception.”
Return found property to authorities
“He handed the wallet in to the police.”
“She handed the lost phone in.”
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hand back
A contrast learners often mix up
Return something by giving it back
hand out
A contrast learners often mix up
Give something to several people; Give a punishment, advice or judgement
cave in
Same in pattern: submission
Yield under pressure
give in
Same in pattern: submission
Stop resisting and accept defeat or pressure; Hand in completed work to a teacher or boss; Let a temptation or feeling overcome your self-control
send in
Same in pattern: submission
Submit something formally by post or email
take in
Same in pattern: submission
Understand and absorb information; Deceive or cheat; Alter clothing to make smaller
hand around
Same base verb: hand
Give out by hand from one to another
hand down
Same base verb: hand
Pass on knowledge, possessions or traditions to younger people; (of a court) deliver a formal verdict or sentence
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