English · Phrasal verb Attested

hand in

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give something to a responsible person.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giao cho người có trách nhiệm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I found a wallet on the street, so I handed it in to the police.

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).

Topics: Hands

Common questions

What does “hand in” mean?

To give something to a responsible person.

Is “hand in” formal or informal?

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

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