Meaning of We turned them over to
To give someone or something to another person or group.
In simple words: We gave them to someone else.
We turned them over to in a sentence
- We turned them over to the authorities after the incident.
- The caring citizens turned them over to animal rescue.
- Once secure, we turned them over to the local police.
- She turned them over to her manager for review.
- After the investigation, they turned them over to the FBI.
How to use We turned them over to
Use 'turn over' in situations where you're formally or informally passing responsibility or possession. Avoid using in casual, everyday conversation unless context is clear.
Grammar pattern
turn over + someone + to + someone else
Memory hint
Imagine turning a page over, revealing something new.
Related words
Collocations with We turned them over to
- turn over evidence
- turn over information
- turn over documents
- turn over suspects
- turn over control
Common mistakes with We turned them over to
- Confused with 'turn them in' which means to submit something.
- Using 'to' when it should be 'for' in some contexts.
- Misunderstanding the passive meaning.
Compare We turned them over to with Deliver, Transfer, Submit, Surrender
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Frequently asked questions about We turned them over to
What does We turned them over to mean?
We gave them to someone else.
What is the definition of We turned them over to?
To give someone or something to another person or group.
How do you use We turned them over to in a sentence?
We turned them over to the authorities after the incident.
Can you give another example of We turned them over to?
The caring citizens turned them over to animal rescue.
What are synonyms for We turned them over to?
Common alternatives include hand over, deliver, transfer, submit, surrender.
What words go with We turned them over to?
It commonly pairs with turn over evidence, turn over information, turn over documents, turn over suspects, turn over control.
What are common mistakes when using We turned them over to?
Confused with 'turn them in' which means to submit something. Using 'to' when it should be 'for' in some contexts. Misunderstanding the passive meaning.
How do you pronounce We turned them over to?
US: //wi tɜrn ðɛm ˈoʊvər tʊ//, UK: //wiː tɜːnd ðɛm ˈəʊvə tʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use We turned them over to?
Use 'turn over' in situations where you're formally or informally passing responsibility or possession. Avoid using in casual, everyday conversation unless context is clear.