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hands-off

adjective/ˌhændz ˈɒf/

B2CEFR level
30/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

Describing a management style that avoids close supervision and grants wide autonomy.

She takes a deliberately hands-off approach with senior engineers and only steps in when asked.

Similar: laissez-faire

Topic: Leadership & management in Business English

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