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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

modif.

tolerant, indulgent, permissive, accommodating; see lenient.

hands off Synonyms

hands off

interj.

keep off, don't touch, leave alone, don't, keep away, leave me alone, stay back, keep your distance; see also avoid.

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.