hands-off
adjective
: characterized by noninterference
a hands-off policy toward the internal affairs of other nations
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The hands-off chicken dinner tastes restaurant-quality and plays nicely with side dishes that flex with the seasons.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
This hands-off infection method allows cybercriminals to steal data, launch phishing campaigns, deploy ransomware and cause widespread damage to an organization’s operations, finances and reputation.
—Damon Fleury, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Having Amazon Music locked and loaded in the dash put loads of tracks at our fingertips, while Cadillac’s fabulous Super Cruise hands-off driving system provided a breezy way to fall into the music, making every drive a unique moment.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025
Their in-house services include maintenance, finance and accounting, and legal support, designed for a hands-off experience.
—Nick Kasmik, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
This hands-off infection method allows cybercriminals to steal data, launch phishing campaigns, deploy ransomware and cause widespread damage to an organization’s operations, finances and reputation.
—Damon Fleury, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Having Amazon Music locked and loaded in the dash put loads of tracks at our fingertips, while Cadillac’s fabulous Super Cruise hands-off driving system provided a breezy way to fall into the music, making every drive a unique moment.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025
Their in-house services include maintenance, finance and accounting, and legal support, designed for a hands-off experience.
—Nick Kasmik, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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“Hands-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hands-off. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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