Meaning of hands-on in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhæn(d)zˈɑn/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hands-on

    Definitions

    1. involving active participation

    Examples

    • « he's a hands-on manager »
    • « hands-on operations »

    Synonyms

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