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Hand in meaning

Hand in is a phrasal verb that means to give an item to someone who holds an official or authoritative position.

Past simple
handed in
Past participle
handed in
-ing form
handing in

What hand in means

submit to authorityB1

To give an item to someone who holds an official or authoritative position

Please hand in your completed forms at reception.

Similar phrasal verbs

With hand: hand out, hand over.

With in: come in, go in, fill in, get in, believe in, check in, give in, keep in, log in, move in.

Common questions

What does hand in mean?

To give an item to someone who holds an official or authoritative position.

What is the past tense of hand in?

Handed in, which is also its past participle.

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