Hands off

Interjection

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.InterjectionRefrain from touching; refrain from initiating any physical contact.

2.InterjectionCut off a hand: decreed by old admiralty law as punishment for pulling a knife during a fight with a shipmate.

3.AdjectiveTending not to interfere with the decisions and actions of other people (employees, subjects, etc.).

"a hands-off policy"

4.Verbthird-person singular simple present indicative of hand off

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