Meanings
How to pronounce "hand down":
AU
To transmit in succession, as from father to son, or from predecessor to successor.
Example: "Fables are handed down from age to age."
To deliver (the decision of a court, etc.)
Example: "The jury handed down a verdict of guilty."
To forward to the proper officer (the decision of a higher court).
Example: "The Clerk of the Court of Appeals handed down its decision."
To donate (as second hand.)
Example: "When my older brother grows out of his clothes, he hands them down to me."
Example Sentences
1
She plans to hand down her collection of rare books to her niece.
2
The company's CEO decided to hand down the news of layoffs personally.
3
The judge will hand down the verdict tomorrow morning.
4
The scientist hopes to hand down his knowledge to future generations.
