Pronunciation: /ɪn hænd/
noun a physical object or possession that is being held or controlled
A1 I always keep a pen in hand in case I need to write something down.
A2 She walked into the meeting with a confident smile and a folder in hand.
B1 The chef had all the ingredients in hand before starting to cook the dish.
B2 The project manager had the budget report in hand during the meeting.
C1 The lawyer had all the necessary documents in hand to present as evidence in court.
C2 The scientist had years of research data in hand to support his groundbreaking theory.
adjective referring to something that is currently being dealt with or managed
A1 She walked down the street with a book in hand.
A2 The chef prepared the dish with all the ingredients in hand.
B1 The project manager had all the necessary resources in hand to complete the task.
B2 The lawyer went into the courtroom with all the evidence in hand.
C1 The CEO entered the meeting with a detailed plan in hand.
C2 The scientist presented the research findings with multiple studies in hand.
preposition indicating the location or position of something being held or controlled
A1 She walked to the store with her shopping list in hand.
A2 The chef prepared the ingredients with a knife in hand.
B1 The project manager led the team with the timeline in hand.
B2 The lawyer entered the courtroom with the evidence in hand.
C1 The surgeon carefully operated with the patient's medical history in hand.
C2 The diplomat negotiated the treaty with the country's interests in hand.
formal The project is currently in hand and progressing according to schedule.
informal I've got the situation in hand, don't worry.
slang I've got this job in hand, no sweat.
figurative With the new information in hand, she was able to make a more informed decision.
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