hand in
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle in
Meanings
Submit something formally to a person or office
Why “in”? An item, answer, or decision is given to a person, office, business, or system.
“Maya handed in her library form at the front desk.”
“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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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
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
bring in
Same in pattern: submission
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
give in
Same in pattern: submission
Stop resisting and accept defeat or pressure; Submit completed work to a teacher or boss; Let a temptation or feeling overcome your self-control
key in
Same in pattern: submission
Enter information using a keyboard or keypad
send in
Same in pattern: submission
Submit something formally by post or email
trade in
Same in pattern: submission
Give an old item as part-payment for a new one
turn in
Same in pattern: submission
Go to bed for the night; Give work or an item to the person responsible for it
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