English · Phrasal verb Attested

hand back

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To return (something) to where it came from.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trả lại nơi nó đến

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

East Midlands Railway has confirmed that it will begin handing back its fleet of Class 222s to Eversholt Group, with three sets due to move between now and December.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To return (something) to a person.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trả lại cho người

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Hands

Common questions

What does “hand back” mean?

To return (something) to where it came from.

Is “hand back” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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