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change hands

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb change hands has 1 sense
  1. change hands - be transferred to another owner; "This restaurant changed owners twice last year"
    --1 is one way to
    move, displace
    Sample sentence:
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Definitions from the Web

Term: change hands

Description

The term "change hands" refers to the process of ownership or possession being transferred from one individual or entity to another. It can be used in various contexts to indicate the exchange of ownership of a physical object, a business, real estate, or even figuratively representing a change in power or control.

Possible Parts of Speech

  • Verb phrase
  • Noun phrase

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Ownership Transfer

When referring to the transfer of ownership, "change hands" is used as a verb phrase.

Example sentence: The antique vase changed hands multiple times before it ended up in a museum.

Sense 2: Possession Transfer

In terms of possession, "change hands" can be used as a verb phrase or a noun phrase.

Example sentence (verb phrase): The stolen artwork changed hands several times before being recovered by the authorities.

Example sentence (noun phrase): The change of hands of the family heirloom caused tension among the siblings.

Sense 3: Figurative Usage

Metaphorically, "change hands" can represent a shift in power, control, or influence.

Example sentence: The company's ownership changed hands after a successful merger.

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