To hand in
Example: She hands in the assignment before the deadline
Definition
"To hand in" means to formally submit something, such as an assignment or document, to an authority or designated person, often by physically giving it over. For example, when she hands in the assignment before the deadline, she is delivering it for evaluation or review.
Etymology
The phrase "to hand in" originates from the literal act of giving something into another person's hand. It combines "hand," referring to the body part used to hold or give objects, with "in," indicating movement toward a place or person. This expression has been used in English since at least the 16th century to describe the submission of documents or items.
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"To hand in" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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