hands-off
adjectiveUK /ˌhændz ˈɒf/
US /ˌhændz ˈɔːf/
Not touching or controlling something, and letting it be.
The teacher took a hands-off approach and let the kids build the tower themselves.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A command telling someone not to touch something.
Hands off my cookies!
3. Working or happening without a person needing to do anything.
This is a hands-off car wash that cleans by itself.
4. Not taking part in managing or deciding things.
The coach stayed hands-off during the game and let the players choose their own plays.