Hands-off
(
adjective
,
adverb
)
(As an adjective)
Hands-off ( adjective )
- Relating to a policy or approach that allows others to take responsibility for a situation without interference.
- Relating to a management style that does not involve active control or direct involvement in the day-to-day running of an operation.
Origin:
The term "hands-off" is formed by combining two words "hands" and "off" which means not involving oneself in the management or control of something.
Examples:
- The company's hands-off approach to management allowed employees to take ownership of their work and make decisions.
- The hands-off approach to parenting allowed the children to learn from their own mistakes.
- The company has a hands-off policy when it comes to political activities of its employees.
- The new manager adopted a hands-off approach to the team and it led to improved productivity.
- The hands-off approach to investing allows the fund manager to make decisions without interference from the board.
(As an adverb)
Hands-off ( adverb )
- Relating to a policy or approach that allows others to take responsibility for a situation without interference.
- Relating to a management style that does not involve active control or direct involvement in the day-to-day running of an operation.
Origin:
The term "hands-off" is formed by combining two words "hands" and "off" which means not involving oneself in the management or control of something.
Examples:
- The company's hands-off approach to management allowed employees to take ownership of their work and make decisions.
- The hands-off approach to parenting allowed the children to learn from their own mistakes.
- The company has a hands-off policy when it comes to political activities of its employees.
- The new manager adopted a hands-off approach to the team and it led to improved productivity.
- The hands-off approach to investing allows the fund manager to make decisions without interference from the board.