Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

take-in-hand

verb

/teɪk ɪn hænd/

Definition

To take control of or manage a situation or task.

Examples

After months of mismanagement, the CEO decided to take-in-hand the struggling project.
She took the initiative to take-in-hand the organization of the event to ensure its success.
Realizing the team was lost, the coach decided to take-in-hand the training schedule.

Meaning

This phrase means to assume responsibility or oversight of something, often implying that one is taking the necessary steps to improve or resolve a matter.