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- Dictionaryhandle/ˈhandl/
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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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.
HANDLE definition: 1. a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object easily: 2. a name of a…. Learn more.
verb (used with object) , han·dled, han·dling. to touch, pick up, carry, or feel with the hand or hands; use the hands on; take hold of. to manage, deal with, or be responsible for: My wife handles the household accounts. This computer handles all our billing.
1. that part of a utensil, tool, etc. which is to be held, turned, lifted, pulled, etc. with the hand. 2. a thing like a handle in appearance or use. 3. the total amount of money bet over a specified period of time, as at a racetrack. 4. US, Informal. a person's name, nickname, or title.
handle. [transitive] to deal with a situation, a person, an area of work or a strong emotion. handle something/somebody A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. She's very good at handling her patients. He decided to handle things himself.
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.
verb. interact in a certain way. “ Handle the press reporters gently” synonyms: do by, treat. treat. regard or consider in a specific way. address, cover, deal, plow, treat. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression. see more.
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.
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.
Definition of handle verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
