Modifies a noun

• approach: The institution should then aim for a hands-off approach to the details of contract delivery.

• technique: RaphaYad uses hands-on and hands-off techniques to work with the body's electromagnetic circuitry to access the body's connective pathways and neurological systems.

• warning: Palace boss Iain Dowie has issued a hands-off warning over young midfielder Ben Watson.

• policy: Since then, India has pursued a hands-off policy in Sri Lanka's conflict.

• attitude: The timeless standpoint may to some extent take a hands-off attitude toward the motives of the present moment.

• style: Alas, Allen seems to direct with a hands-off style that lets actors do whatever they want with his trademark dialog.

Modifying Another Word

• very: There is a very wide variety of types of involvement by local authorities, from direct provision to very hands-off approaches.

• strictly: Joe Farren, a spokesperson for the U.S.-based Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association, says his members have a strictly hands-off relationship with scientists.

• completely: It's worth noting that the government's lighter touch is clearly not intended to be a completely hands-off approach.

• fairly: Police response was fairly hands-off but there was still 6 arrests, according to those present, including one from Nottingham.