hands-onˈhands-on adjective [usually before noun] 
a chance to get some hands-on experience of the job He has a very hands-on approach to management.
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- Mr. Garvey is known as a hands-on manager with an in-depth knowldege of the whole company.
- The exhibit includes numerous hands-on activities, including several archaeological dig stations.
- The program gives students hands-on experience in a hospital.
- The training programs give students practical hands-on experience.
- He still enjoyed the hands-on side of mechanics and had enjoyed assisting in the training of apprentices.
- It offers kids a behind-the-scenes, hands-on view of theater and regular interactive programs.
- She also spent time shadowing health-care professionals and getting hands-on work experience.
- Students also said they liked the hands-on activities and felt these would help them in the world outside school.
- There is, however, nothing like hands-on experience to create shifts of mind and heart.
- They require skilled, hands-on commitment at the top.
Longman Language Activatorto take part in an event, activity, discussion etc
· She wanted to take part but she was too ill.· The program teaches children about conservation, and about 30 schools are taking part.take part in · Nearly 500 teams took part in the competition.· Police have arrested a number of people who took part in the riot.· She was asked to take part in a TV debate on drugs.take an active/leading part · John has taken an active part in getting artists together for the festival.
to take part in an activity with a small number of other people, often something bad or illegal: · Choosing a school is an important decision, and both parents ought to be involved.be involved in: · At least three politicians are involved in the scandal.· The two men have denied being involved in Troy's kidnapping and murder.· Roughly two-thirds of high school students are involved in volunteer community work.
formal to take part in an activity, especially an organized activity: · There are regular class discussions, but some of the students never participate.· Being a spectator wasn't as enjoyable as participating.participate in: · Over 300 local firms participated in the survey.· Members can participate in any of the trips organized by the club.· Our employees are encouraged to participate in the decision making process.
to take part in some way in an activity or piece of work, especially one which has a useful result or purpose: · Our goal is to make sure everyone plays a part and shares in the credit.· Although the budget committees guide Congress's actions on spending, every committee plays a role.play a part/role in: · Hart clearly played a role in the decision to change admission standards.· Together with the police everyone can play a part in improving the security of their neighborhood.play an active/large/important etc part/role: · Men now play a larger part in looking after their children.· The most effective learning occurs when the child is allowed to play a more active role in the learning process.· The Secretary of State played a leading role in the government's successful foreign policy.· Schneider played a key role in getting the organization started.
to actively take part in the work of an organization such as a political group or church: · He is very active in the church's work with homeless people.· In school I was very active in sports and student government.· Allen, who is still on the board, is no longer active in the day-to-day management of the company.
to actively take part in a group discussion or group activity, especially by giving your opinions and ideas: · When we have class debates we try and get all the kids to contribute.· During the discussions MacDonald seemed to be listening, but he had nothing to contribute.contribute ideas/suggestions etc: · Readers are invited to contribute their opinions on any of the issues discussed here.
to take part in a TV or radio programme: · Forbes appeared on "Meet the Press" to discuss recent political developments.· He has often appeared on the BBC sports programme "A Question of Sport".
formal to be taking part in an activity, a conversation etc, especially one that continues for a long period of time: · The Nationalists have been engaged in a bitter fifteen-year armed struggle for independence.· During dinner I found myself engaged in a long complicated discussion with the doctor's wife.
involving doing or learning about something by taking part in it yourself, rather than just watching, reading about it, or hearing about it from someone else: · The training programs give students practical hands-on experience.· The exhibit includes numerous hands-on activities, including several archaeological dig stations.· Mr Garvey is known as a hands-on manager with an in-depth knowledge of the whole company.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY a chance to get some hands-on experience of the job He has a very hands-on approach to management.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
doing something yourself rather than just talking about it or telling other people to do it: a chance to get some hands-on experience of the job He has a very hands-on approach to management.· There is, however, nothing like hands-on experience to create shifts of mind and heart.· Summing up, I can state categorically that there is no substitute for hands-on experience.
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