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The definition of hands-on is to be involved with and do something on your own, taking an active role.

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An example of a hands-on parent is one who volunteers and is in the PTA.
An example of a hands-on project is one that requires you to get involved and learn and do the tasks necessary.

See hands-on in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

designating or of training, an activity, etc. in which a person actively participates by design
designating or of a manager, administrator, etc. who intervenes or otherwise actively participates in the execution of a task or activity

See hands-on in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Involving active participation; applied, as opposed to theoretical: “We're involved in hands-on operations, pulling levers, pushing buttons” (Arthur R. Taylor).

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