The term 'hand over (to)' can be expressed in three different ways: CONSIGN (7 letters), REFER (5 letters), and CEDE (4 letters). Consigning is the act of entrusting something to another person or entity, usually for safekeeping. Referring is the act of directing someone's attention to a particular thing or person. Ceding is the act of giving up control or possession of something. All three terms can be used to describe the act of handing something over to another person or entity.