handing over Meaning of "handing over"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the act of passing something to another person

Usage(s):

  1. Three years ago, the architect of modern Malaysia ended his 22-year rule by handing over power to Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a devoutly Muslim scion of the political lite.
  2. But many on Capitol Hill are pushing a proposal to commit an initial sum of $150 billion to $200 billion before handing over the whole sum.
  3. Many people cringe at the thought of handing over 5% or 6% of their sales price to an agent who, in some cases, does just a few hours of work.
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