hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

Examples of hand in in a Sentence

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The organization worked hand in hand with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), the Indiana Gaming Commission and Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control to rescue the dogs in the area, as it was hit with temperatures that reached approximately 110 degrees. Nicholas Rice, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025 What was your reaction when Belly held up her hand in that scene? Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2025 This has gone hand in hand with increasing polarization, meaning individuals are quick to doubt first and trust second. Jeppe Rindom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 And many of those associates — family, friends, former players, coaches and executives — will all be on hand in Canton, Ohio, on Friday, when the Hall of Fame hosts a party to celebrate Levy’s 100th birthday. John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hand in

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand in was in 1623

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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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