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- Dictionaryhan·dle/ˈhandəl/
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: "the pan features helpful lifting handles"
- 2. a name or nickname: informal "that's some handle for a baby"
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How to use handle in a sentence. a part that is designed especially to be grasped by the hand; something that resembles a handle; title… See the full definition
HANDLE definition: 1. a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object easily: 2. a name of a…. Learn more.
noun. a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand. that which may be held, seized, grasped, or taken advantage of in effecting a purpose: The clue was a handle for solving the mystery. Slang. a person's name, especially the given name. a person's alias, nickname, or code name. a username, as on a social media website:
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."
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.
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.
Definition of handle verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. handle. verb. /ˈhændl/ Verb Forms. deal with. [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. to handle a situation/case.
To manage, operate, or use with the hand or hands; manipulate. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To manage, control, direct, train, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To cope with or dispose of. Handles problems efficiently. American Heritage. More Verb Definitions (9) Synonyms: work. ply. manipulate. wield. manage.
HANDLE definition: 1. to deal with something: 2. to touch, hold, or pick up something: 3. to buy and sell goods: . Learn more.
Definitions of 'handle'. 1. A handle is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it. [...] 2. 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. [...]
