hand in exam paper; complete task
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to hand in an exam paper
Also appears as 交卷儿 (jiāo juànr) in spoken contexts. Refers specifically to the physical or digital submission of examination papers.
The exam is over; candidates please hand in your papers in order.
He handed in his exam paper half an hour early and looked very confident.
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Please carefully check your answer sheet before handing in the exam.
verb
to complete an assigned task; to get the job done
Metaphorical extension from the examination context, implying the successful completion of any assigned duty or responsibility. Often used in workplace or project management contexts.
If you leave this matter to him, he will definitely get it done in three days.
The project was completed ahead of schedule, and the client is very satisfied.
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He works efficiently and always manages to finish tasks on time.