Phrasal Verbs | Letter H

Here is a list of phrasal verbs beginning with letter H. Each phrasal verb is followed by its definition and example sentences.

Hand back (separable)

To hand something back is to return it.

• When are you going to hand back my books?

Hand down (separable)

To hand down a verdict is to pronounce it formally.

• The judge is going to hand down the verdict tomorrow.

Hand down (separable)

To hand something down is to give it as an inheritance.

• These are ornaments that my grandmother handed down to me.
• These are recipes handed down from one generation to another.

Hand in (separable)

To hand something in is to submit it.

• All students have handed in their assignments.

Hand out (separable)

To hand something out is to distribute it.

• The boys were asked to hand the brochures out at school.

Hand over (separable)

To hand something over is to relinquish one’s control over it.

• Fill out this form and hand it over to the secretary.
• He was too drunk to drive, so I asked him to hand his car keys over.

Hang around

To hang around is to stay in a place for fun.

• They usually hang around the beach after office.

Hang up

To hang up is to put down the telephone receiver.

• Don’t hang up. I will be back in a second.

Have over (separable)

To have somebody over is to invite them to your home.

• I am having some of my colleagues over for dinner tonight.