Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hand-back
phrasal verb
/ˈhænd bæk/
Definition
to return something that was previously given or lent to someone.
Examples
- After reviewing the document, please hand it back to me.
- Once you’re done with the book, remember to hand it back to the library.
- He promised to hand back the tools when he finished using them.
Meaning
The act of giving an object back to its owner or to someone who temporarily possessed it.
Synonyms
- return
- reclaim
- restore
