hands-on 1 of 2

as in direct
actively and personally involved in something Supervisors at the company are expected to take a hands-on role in the projects of their subordinates.

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hands on

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hand on

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Recent Examples of hands-on
Adjective
Getting your child hands-on experience with investing is also a smart strategy, advisors say. Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 There’s even the opportunity to enjoy an amazing hands-on stargazing experience at the resort’s on-site observatory. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Impress people with your wisdom, ability to transition from one thing to another and hands-on approach to getting things done on time. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024 Guests can explore the hands-on Experience Gallery or take in a concert in the 300-seat Music Theater. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hands-on 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
Adjective
  • The second measure would require certain health care providers to spend 98% of revenues from the discount prescription drug program on direct patient care.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • And that’s put him on a direct collision course with some of the 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials who work for the Department of Health and Human Services, especially with President-elect Donald Trump tapping him to head the agency.
    Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The researchers found that replacing any less active behavior with five minutes of exercise could lower systolic blood pressure by 0.68 points and diastolic blood pressure by 0.54 points.
    Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • However, many parts of the brain or cortex are not fully active if external simulations aren’t present.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Theoretically, the broadcast ban was aimed at both loyalist and republican groups, but the primary target was Sinn Féin and, consequently, Gerry Adams.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • This decrease is attributed to lower sales volume and delays in shipping from a primary supplier.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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