Put your hand up Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈəp
PUT yor HAND up
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd/ /ˈʌp
PUT yaw HAND up
Definition
To raise your hand, usually to show that you want to ask or answer a question or to get attention, often in a classroom or meeting.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in educational or formal settings. Often used by teachers or leaders to control participation. 'Put your hand up' can also metaphorically mean to volunteer or admit something in informal contexts.
Spanish: levanta la manoPortuguese (BR): levante a mãoPortuguese (PT): levanta a mãoChinese (Simplified): 举手Chinese (Traditional): 舉手Hindi: हाथ उठाओArabic: ارفع يدكBengali: হাত তোলাRussian: поднять рукуJapanese: 手を挙げるVietnamese: giơ tay lênKorean: 손을 들다Turkish: elini kaldırmakUrdu: ہاتھ اٹھاناIndonesian: mengangkat tangan
Example Sentences
If you have a question, please put your hand up.
basic
The teacher told the students to put their hands up if they knew the answer.
basic
You should put your hand up before speaking in class.
basic
No one wanted to put their hand up and answer the tough question.
natural
You don't have to put your hand up here, just shout out your answer.
natural
I’ll put my hand up for helping with the project.
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