hands-off

adjective
UK: /ˌhændzˈɒf/
US: /ˌhændzˈɔːf/

  1. Not involved; allowing other people to do things without controlling them.

    1. My boss has a hands-off style.
    2. The company prefers a hands-off approach to managing its investments.

  2. Relating to a way of governing or managing something in which the people in control avoid becoming directly involved in making decisions or giving orders.

    1. The teacher has a hands-off approach to discipline in the classroom.
    2. Our investors prefer a hands-off management style, trusting our expertise completely.

Synonyms

detached uninvolved
hands-off noun

  1. An approach or policy of non-interference.

    1. The company adopted a hands-off approach.
    2. The government's hands-off policy towards the industry led to problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hands-off" in English means: Not involved; allowing other people to do things without controlling them., Relating to a way of governing or managing something in which the people in control avoid becoming directly involved in making decisions or giving orders..

The phonetic transcription of "hands-off" is /ˌhændzˈɒf/ in British English and /ˌhændzˈɔːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hands-off": detached, uninvolved.

Example usage of "hands-off": "My boss has a hands-off style.". More examples on the page.