In hand Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb under control
    • the riots were in hand

WordNet

Definitions
  1. . (a) Paid down. "A considerable reward in hand, and . . . a far greater reward hereafter." Tillotson. (b) In preparation; taking place. Chaucer. "Revels . . . in hand." Shak. (c) Under consideration, or in the course of transaction; as, he has the business in hand.

Webster 1913