Meaning of the word "turn over to" in English

What does "turn over to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

turn over to

US /tɜrn ˈoʊvər tuː/
UK /tɜːn ˈəʊvər tuː/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to give control or responsibility of something to someone else

Example:
The company decided to turn over the project to a new team.
He had to turn over his responsibilities to his successor.
2.

to give something, especially a criminal or evidence, to the authorities

Example:
The police asked him to turn over the suspect to them.
They agreed to turn over all the evidence to the court.