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Variant of handle

handle Definition

han·dle (han′dəl)

noun

  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. ☆ Informal a person's name, nickname, or title

Etymology: ME handil < OE handle (akin to Du handel) < hand, hand

transitive verb handled -·dled, handling -·dling

  1. to touch, lift, etc. with the hand or hands
  2. to manage, operate, or use with the hand or hands; manipulate
  3. to manage, control, direct, train, etc.
    1. to deal with or treat in a particular way to handle a problem tactfully
    2. to deal with successfully or appropriately
    3. Informal to come to terms with psychologically he can't handle it
  5. ☆ to sell or deal in (a certain commodity)
  6. to behave toward; treat

Etymology: ME handlien < OE handlian

intransitive verb

to respond or submit to control the car handles well
handle Idioms

fly off the handle

☆
Informal to become suddenly or violently angry or excited

get a handle on

Informal to find a means of dealing with, understanding, etc.
handling Synonyms

handling

n.

treatment, approach, styling; see administration 1.

handling Usage Examples

Object

  • situation: Maybe those who manage Durham bus station could offer some advice for they seem to be handling a similar situation quite well.
  • request: The diagram below describes the process for handling requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act.