Handle (Verb)
Meaning 1
Handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She handled the difficult situation with poise and composure.
- The detective had to handle several murder cases simultaneously.
- The chef was unable to handle the pressure in the competitive kitchen environment.
- A seasoned pilot knows how to handle an emergency landing.
- The tour guide skillfully handled a group of rowdy teenagers throughout the trip.
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Meaning 2
Interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 6
Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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- Administer
- Misconduct
- Organize
- Come To Grips
- Take Care
- Direct
- Touch
- Carry On
- Deal
- Process
- Work
- Get To Grips
- Organise
- Mishandle
- Coordinate
- Administrate
- Juggle
- Dispose Of
- Conduct
- Mind
- Mismanage