in hand

The phrase "in hand" is versatile and used in various contexts to indicate possession, control, or current engagement.

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Definition

B2General

Currently being dealt with or managed.

Example

The project in hand is crucial for our company's success.
Please focus on the task in hand.

B2General

In one's possession or control.

Example

She has everything in hand for the event.
With the situation in hand, we can proceed with our plans.

B2General

Available for immediate use.

Example

We have enough resources in hand to complete the project.
There is cash in hand to cover the expenses.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in hand":

at hand cash in hand hand in hand in the bag bare hand by hand come to hand running hand on someone's hands near at hand hand it to hand over hand hand over free hand in one with one hand lay hands on with both hands top hand upper hand run hands hand down taut hand pair of hands hand fruit whip hand in two in line in harness in print in it put one's hands on in petto hold in in place in store soft hand hand glass in tow all hands in house have it in hock in sight hold with within reach