hand on

а) передавать, пересылать The precious flame representing the spirit of the Games is handed on from runner to runner all the way from the original fire on the ancient mountain to the place where the Games are being held on this occasion. б) передавать по наследству, оставлять, передавать младшим поколениям Their custom has been handed on to us by our great-grandfathers. The possession of language enables man to hand on his wisdom and experience to his children and grandchildren. в) передавать полномочия The time has come for me to hand on the chairmanship to a younger person.

см. также другие слова , начинающиеся на H:

hand on the lamp - не давать угаснуть; передавать знания, традиции, продолжать дело

hand out - а) выдавать, раздавать Aunt Mabel likes to hand out advice to the young people, whether they want it or not. б) (collective noun собирательное имя существительное) тратить деньги в) помочь сойти, выйти As the lady tried to step down from the carriage, the gentleman politely handed her out.

hand over - а) передавать (другому) Hand your cases over to the doorman, he will see that they are delivered to your room. б) (military военный) сдавать(ся) The escaped criminal was handed over to the police. в) передавать полномочия The command of the ship was handed over to her new captain at a small ceremony this morning.