Phrase guide

over to

prep · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep

Meaning 1

Used on television or radio to indicate a change to another reporter or commentator.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Let's go over to Peter Smith, our commentator at the match.
  • Over to you, John.
  • Now, over to our man in Tokyo for an on-the-spot report.

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Antonyms: none provided

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