hands–on 
/ˈhændzˈɑ:n/ adjective
/ˈhændzˈɑ:n/ adjective 1 always used before a noun a : gained by actually doing something rather than learning about it from books, lectures, etc.
▪ New employees are given hours of hands-on training. ▪ They need hands-on experience with the machinery.
b : involving or allowing the use of your hands or touching with your hands
▪ The children's museum is full of hands-on displays. ▪ hands-on activities 2 [more hands–on; most hands–on] : actively and personally involved in something (such as running a business)
▪ He felt strongly that the staff needed a more hands-on manager. ▪ She's always been very hands-on when it comes to running the restaurant.
▪ New employees are given hours of hands-on training. ▪ They need hands-on experience with the machinery.
b : involving or allowing the use of your hands or touching with your hands
▪ The children's museum is full of hands-on displays. ▪ hands-on activities
▪ He felt strongly that the staff needed a more hands-on manager. ▪ She's always been very hands-on when it comes to running the restaurant.
