handle
♦♦ han|dle /h'ændəl/ (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] V n
If you say that someone can handle a problem or situation, you mean that they have the ability to deal with it successfully.
To tell the truth, I don't know if I can handle the job...
4 [VERB] V n adv
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.
I think I would handle a meeting with Mr. Siegel very badly...
● handling [N-UNCOUNT] usu N of n
The family has criticized the military's handling of Robert's death.
5 [VERB] V n
If you handle a particular area of work, you have responsibility for it.
She handled travel arrangements for the press corps during the presidential campaign...
6 [VERB] V n
When you handle something such as a weapon, vehicle, or animal, you use it or control it, especially by using your hands.
I had never handled an automatic.
7 [VERB] V adv/prep
If something such as a vehicle handles well, it is easy to use or control.
His ship had handled like a dream!
8 [VERB] V n
When you handle something, you hold it or move it with your hands.
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.
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] V n
If you say that someone can handle a problem or situation, you mean that they have the ability to deal with it successfully.
To tell the truth, I don't know if I can handle the job...
4 [VERB] V n adv
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.
I think I would handle a meeting with Mr. Siegel very badly...
● handling [N-UNCOUNT] usu N of n
The family has criticized the military's handling of Robert's death.
5 [VERB] V n
If you handle a particular area of work, you have responsibility for it.
She handled travel arrangements for the press corps during the presidential campaign...
6 [VERB] V n
When you handle something such as a weapon, vehicle, or animal, you use it or control it, especially by using your hands.
I had never handled an automatic.
7 [VERB] V adv/prep
If something such as a vehicle handles well, it is easy to use or control.
His ship had handled like a dream!
8 [VERB] V n
When you handle something, you hold it or move it with your hands.
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.