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verb
- 1. feel or manipulate with the hands: "heavy paving slabs can be difficult to handle" Similar
- 2. manage (a situation or problem): "a lawyer's ability to handle a case properly" Similar
noun
- 1. the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled: "a holdall with two carrying handles"
- 2. a name or nickname: informal "that's some handle for a baby"
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HANDLE definition: 1. a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object easily: 2. a name of a…. Learn more.
to use or employ, especially in a particular manner; manipulate: to handle color expertly in painting. to manage, direct, train, or control: to handle troops. to deal with (a subject, theme, argument, etc.): The poem handled the problem of instinct versus intellect. to deal with or treat in a particular way: to handle a person with tact.
1. : a part that is designed especially to be grasped by the hand. 2. : something that resembles a handle. 3. a. : title sense 4. a royal handle. b. : name. also : nickname. went by his childhood handle. 4. : hand sense 9c. the smooth handle of silk. 5. : the total amount of money bet on a race, game, or event. 6.
Definition of handle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
n. 1. A part that is designed to be held or operated with the hand: the handle of a suitcase; the handle of a faucet. 2. A means of understanding or control: has a handle on the situation. 3. a. Slang A person's name. b. An alternate name or nickname, especially one chosen for self-identification on online forums or citizens band radio. 4.
A handle is the part of an object such as a tool, bag, or cup that you hold in order to be able to pick up and use the object. The handle of a cricket bat protruded from under his arm. [ + of] ...a broom handle. Synonyms: grip, knob, hilt, haft More Synonyms of handle. 3. verb.
HANDLE definition: 1. to deal with something: 2. to touch, hold, or pick up something: 3. to buy and sell goods: . Learn more.
To handle something is to control it, the way an elephant handler might handle an elephant, or the way you would use a handle to lift a suitcase. If you're panicking, a friend might suggest you "get a handle on yourself."
to manage, deal with, or be responsible for: My wife handles the household accounts. This computer handles all our billing. to use or employ, especially in a particular manner; manipulate: to handle color expertly in painting.
(informal) to understand or know about somebody/something, especially so that you can deal with it or them later. I can't get a handle on these sales figures.
