Hand over and Take over

Opposite meaning terms

Hand over verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

Usage example: handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe

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Take over is an antonym for hand over.

Take over verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.

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Hand over is an antonym for take over.

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