handle

handle
[[t]hæ̱nd(ə)l[/t]]
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handles, handling, handled
1) N-COUNT A handle is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it.

I turned the handle and found the door was open.

2) N-COUNT 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.

...a broom handle.

3) VERB If you say that someone can handle a problem or situation, you mean that they have the ability to deal with it successfully.

[V n] To tell the truth, I don't know if I can handle the job...

[V n] She cannot handle pressure...

[V n] You must learn how to handle your feelings.

Syn:
cope with
4) VERB If you talk about the way that someone handles a problem or situation, you mention whether or not they are successful in achieving the result they want.

[V n adv] I think I would handle a meeting with Mr. Siegel very badly...

[V n adv] She admitted to herself she didn't know how to handle the problem.

Derived words:
handling N-UNCOUNT usu N of n

The family has criticized the military's handling of Robert's death.

5) VERB If you handle a particular area of work, you have responsibility for it.

[V n] She handled travel arrangements for the press corps during the presidential campaign...

[V n] The investigation is being handled by Scotland Yard's anti terrorist branch.

6) VERB When you handle something such as a weapon, vehicle, or animal, you use it or control it, especially by using your hands.

[V n] I had never handled an automatic.

7) VERB If something such as a vehicle handles well, it is easy to use or control.

[V adv/prep] His ship had handled like a dream!

8) VERB When you handle something, you hold it or move it with your hands.

[V n] Wear rubber gloves when handling cat litter.

9) N-SING: a N on n If you have a handle on a subject or problem, you have a way of approaching it that helps you to understand it or deal with it. [INFORMAL]

When you have got a handle on your anxiety you can begin to control it.

10) PHRASE: V inflects If you fly off the handle, you suddenly and completely lose your temper. [INFORMAL]

He flew off the handle at the slightest thing.


English dictionary. 2008.

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