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Change Hands (Verb)

Meaning

Be transferred to another owner; "This restaurant changed hands twice last year".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • The family business changed hands several times over the past century before finally closing down.
  • The historic mansion changed hands for a record-breaking sum after being restored to its former glory.
  • The company changed hands after the sudden death of its founder in a tragic accident.
  • The local bookstore changed hands and is now managed by a passionate enthusiast of literature.
  • The old farmhouse changed hands and was transformed into a luxurious bed and breakfast.

Synonyms

  • Change Owners

Hypernyms

  • Displace

Hyponyms

  • Devolve
  • Return
  • Pass
  • Fall
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