English · Work & Business
hand out
/hænd aʊt/
[/hænd aʊt/]
distribute
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Definition
To distribute or give things to several people.
Example
The teacher handed out the worksheets and asked everyone to begin reading quietly at once.
The teacher handed out the worksheets and asked everyone to begin reading quietly at once.
Etymology
From 'hand' plus 'out', meaning to distribute by hand.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for distributing items; the noun 'handout' means a leaflet or charitable gift.