hands-off
hands-off
Definition
hands·-off (handz′ôf′)
adjective
designating or of a policy, attitude, etc. of not interfering or intervening
hands-off
Synonyms
hands off
Synonyms
hands off
interj.
hands-off
Usage Examples
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.
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