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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHands-Off
/ˈhændzˌɔf/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by a lack of direct involvement or interference.
"The manager adopted a hands-off approach, allowing employees to make their own decisions." - 2
Referring to policies or practices that do not involve direct control or supervision.
"The government implemented a hands-off policy regarding the economy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hands-off' originated in the early 20th century, combining the literal meaning of 'hands' with 'off' to convey a sense of non-interference. It evolved from the phrase 'hands off,' which was used to indicate a desire for no interference in a situation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hands-Off" is said worldwide
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sans intervention
Transliteration: sã ɛ̃tɛʁvɑ̃sjɔ̃
"Le manager a adopté une approche sans intervention."
hands-off
Transliteration: hændz-ɔf
"Der Manager verfolgte einen hands-off Ansatz."
senza intervento
Transliteration: sɛntsa inˈtɛrvɛnto
"Il manager ha adottato un approccio senza intervento."
sin intervención
Transliteration: sin in.tɛɾβenˈθjon
"El gerente adoptó un enfoque sin intervención."
sem intervenção
Transliteration: seɪ̃ in.tɛʁvenˈsɐ̃w
"O gerente adotou uma abordagem sem intervenção."
हस्तक्षेप रहित
Transliteration: hastakṣep rahit
"प्रबंधक ने हस्तक्षेप रहित दृष्टिकोण अपनाया।"
不干预
Transliteration: bù gānyù
"经理采取了不干预的方式。"
비개입
Transliteration: bi-gaeip
"매니저는 비개입 접근 방식을 취했습니다."
非介入
Transliteration: hi-kainyū
"マネージャーは非介入のアプローチを採用しました。"
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