hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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Resorts investing in reef restoration, marine protection and sustainable practices prove that tourism and conservation can go hand in hand. Emese MacZko, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 They've been romantically linked since January 2025 In early January 2025, the pair fueled romantic speculation after they were seen holding hands in St. Barts. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Make sure your kid understands that club care and playing go hand in hand. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025 Broadly speaking, bright portrait lenses are not good for macro shots due to the relatively long minimum focus distance that goes hand in hand with this particular type of optical formula. PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hand in

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand in was in 1623

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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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