English to English
verb
- place into the hands or custody of
Hand me the spoon, please.
Turn the files over to me, please.
He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers.
source: WordNet 3.0
- transmit (knowledge or skills)
Give a secret to the Russians.
Leave your name and address here.
Impart a new skill to the students.
source: WordNet 3.0
- move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Time marches on.
source: WordNet 3.0
- give to or transfer possession of
She passed the family jewels on to her daughter-in-law.
source: WordNet 3.0
- refer to another person for decision or judgment
She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues.
source: WordNet 3.0
- cause be distributed
This letter is being circulated among the faculty.
source: WordNet 3.0
- transmit information
Please communicate this message to all employees.
Pass along the good news.
source: WordNet 3.0
