handle

han·dle  (hndl)

v. han·dled, han·dling, han·dles

v.tr.

1. To touch, lift, or hold with the hands.

2. To operate with the hands; manipulate.

3. To deal with or have responsibility for; conduct: handles matters of corporate law.

4. To cope with or dispose of: handles problems efficiently.

5.

a. To direct, execute, or dispose of: handle an investment.

b. To manage, administer to, or represent: handle a boxer.

6. To deal or trade in the purchase or sale of: a branch office that handles grain exports.

v.intr.

To act or function in a given way while in operation: a car that handles well in the snow.

n.

1. A part that is designed to be held or operated with the hand.

2. An opportunity or a means for achieving a purpose.

3. Understanding or control: has a handle on the situation.

4. Slang A person's name.

5. Games The total amount of money bet on an event or over a set period of time.

Idiom:

get/have a handle on Informal

To achieve an understanding of: I was finally able to get a handle on the true nature of the problem.

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[Middle English handelen, from Old English handlian.]

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handle·less adj.

Synonyms: handle, manipulate, wield, ply²
These verbs mean to use or operate with or as if with the hands. Handle applies widely and suggests competence: The lumberjack handled the ax expertly. The therapist handled every problem with sensitivity.
Manipulate connotes skillful or artful management: The pilot confidently manipulated the controls in the cockpit.
When manipulate refers to people or personal affairs, it often implies deviousness or fraud in gaining an end: I realized I'd been manipulated into helping them.
Wield implies freedom, skill, ease, and effectiveness in handling physical or figurative implements: Ready to make kindling, she wielded a hatchet. The mayor's speechwriter wields a persuasive pen.
It also connotes effectiveness in the exercise of intangibles such as authority or influence: The dictator wielded enormous power.
Ply suggests industry and persistence: The hungry child was plying his knife and fork with gusto.
The term also applies to the regular and diligent engagement in a task or pursuit: She plies the banker's trade with great success. See Also Synonyms at touch, treat.

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handle

Noun

1. the part of an object that is held or operated in order that it may be used

2. a small lever used to open and close a door or window

3. Slang a person's name

4. a reason for doing something: trying to get a handle on why companies borrow money

5. fly off the handle Informal to become suddenly extremely angry

Verb

[-dling, -dled]

1. to hold, move, operate or touch with the hands

2. to have responsibility for: she handles all their affairs personally

3. to manage successfully: I can handle this challenge

4. to discuss (a subject)

5. to deal with in a specified way: the affair was neatly handled

6. to trade or deal in (specified merchandise): we handle 1800 properties in Normandy

7. to react or respond in a specified way to operation or control: it's light and handles well [Old English]

handling n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	handle - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip" handgrip, grip, hold appendage - a part that is joined to something larger aspergill, aspersorium - a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water ax handle, axe handle - the handle of an ax baggage, luggage - cases used to carry belongings when traveling baseball bat, lumber - an implement used in baseball by the batter briefcase - a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books broom handle, broomstick - the handle of a broom brush - an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle carpet beater, rug beater - implement for beating dust out of carpets carrycot - box-shaped baby bed with handles (for a baby to sleep in while being carried) cheese cutter - a kitchen utensil (board or handle) with a wire for cutting cheese coffee cup - a cup from which coffee is drunk coffeepot - tall pot in which coffee is brewed cricket bat, bat - the club used in playing cricket; "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting" crop - the stock or handle of a whip eating utensil, cutlery - tableware implements for cutting and eating food edge tool - any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge) faucet, spigot - a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir frying pan, frypan, skillet - a pan used for frying foods haft, helve - the handle of a weapon or tool handbarrow - a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart - wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; "he used a handcart to carry the rocks away"; "their pushcart was piled high with groceries" handlebar - the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle French telephone, handset - telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle hand tool - a tool used with workers' hands hilt - the handle of a sword or dagger hoe handle - the handle of a hoe knob - a round handle ladle - a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another mop handle - the handle of a mop mug - with handle and usually cylindrical panhandle - the handle of a pan saddlebow, pommel - handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle pommel - a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse racquet, racket - a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games rake handle - the handle of a rake saucepan - a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling shank, stem - cylinder forming a long narrow part of something spatula - a turner with a narrow flexible blade stock - the handle end of some implements or tools; "he grabbed the cue by the stock" gunstock, stock - the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock" teacup - a cup from which tea is drunk umbrella - a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy watering can, watering pot - a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants
Verb	1.	handle - 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" manage, care, deal administer, administrate - work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds" organize, organise - cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea work - cause to operate or function; "This pilot works the controls"; "Can you work an electric drill?" come to grips, get to grips - deal with (a problem or a subject); "I still have not come to grips with the death of my parents" dispose of - deal with or settle; "He disposed of these cases quickly" take care, mind - be in charge of or deal with; "She takes care of all the necessary arrangements" coordinate - bring into common action, movement, or condition; "coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers"; "coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues"; "coordinate our efforts" juggle - deal with simultaneously; "She had to juggle her job and her children" process - deal with in a routine way; "I'll handle that one"; "process a loan"; "process the applicants" mismanage, misconduct, mishandle - manage badly or incompetently; "The funds were mismanaged" direct - be in charge of control, command - exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces" carry on, conduct, deal - direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this" touch - deal with; usually used with a form of negation; "I wouldn't touch her with a ten-foot pole"; "The local Mafia won't touch gambling"
	2.	handle - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently" do by, treat treat - regard or consider in a specific way; "I treated his advances as a joke" bemock, mock - treat with contempt; "The new constitution mocks all democratic principles" deal, plow, handle, treat, cover, address - 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" disregard, ignore, snub, cut - refuse to acknowledge; "She cut him dead at the meeting" interact - act together or towards others or with others; "He should interact more with his colleagues" wrong - treat unjustly; do wrong to handle with kid gloves - handle with great care and sensitivity; "You have to handle the students with kid gloves" criminalize - treat as a criminal nurse - treat carefully; "He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon"; "He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly" strong-arm - handle roughly; "He was strong-armed by the policemen" ride roughshod, run roughshod - treat inconsiderately or harshly upstage - treat snobbishly, put in one's place rough-house - treat in a rough or boisterous manner brutalise, brutalize - treat brutally do well by - treat with respect and consideration; "children should do well by their parents" gloss over, skate over, skimp over, slur over, smooth over - treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step - treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead" baby, cocker, coddle, cosset, featherbed, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil, indulge - treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
	3.	handle - 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" deal, plow, treat, cover, address broach, initiate - bring up a topic for discussion theologise, theologize - treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character discourse, discuss, talk about - to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'" do by, treat, handle - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently" embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover - include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
	4.	handle - touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise" palm field - catch or pick up (balls) in baseball or cricket touch - make physical contact with, come in contact with; "Touch the stone for good luck"; "She never touched her husband" fumble - handle clumsily manipulate - hold something in one's hands and move it manhandle - handle roughly; "I was manhandled by the police"
	5.	handle - handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well" wield, manage manipulate - hold something in one's hands and move it ply - wield vigorously; "ply an axe" pump - operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal; "pump the gas pedal" swing out, swing, sweep - make a big sweeping gesture or movement
	6.	handle - show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott" keep in line, control, manipulate - control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line"

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handle

noun 1. grip, knob, hilt, haft, stock, handgrip, helve

verb 2. manage, deal with, tackle, cope with

verb 3. deal with, manage, take care of, administer, conduct, supervise

verb 4. control, manage, direct, operate, guide, use, steer, manipulate, manoeuvre, wield

verb 5. hold, feel, touch, pick up, finger, grasp, poke, paw (informal) maul, fondle

verb 6. deal in, market, sell, trade in, carry, stock, traffic in

verb 7. discuss, report, treat, review, tackle, examine, discourse on fly off the handle (Informal) lose your temper, explode, lose it (informal) lose the plot (informal) let fly (informal) go ballistic (slang), chiefly U.S. fly into a rage, have a tantrum, wig out (slang) lose your cool (slang) blow your top, flip your lid (slang) hit or go through the roof (informal)

Translations

handle [ˈhændl] n [of door etc] → pomo; [of cup etc] → asa; [of knife etc] → mango;

(for winding) → manivela

vt (= touch) → tocar (= deal with); encargarse de (= treat) [+ people] → manejar;

"handle with care" → "(manéjese) con cuidado";

to fly off the handle → perder los estribos

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handle [ˈhændl] n [of door etc] → poignée f [of cup etc]; anse f [of knife etc]; manche m [of saucepan]; queue f;

(for winding) → manivelle f

vt → toucher, manier (= deal with); s'occuper de (= treat) [+ people] → prendre;

"handle with care" → "fragile";

to fly off the handle → s'énerver

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handle [ˈhændl] n → Griff m;

(of door) → Klinke f;

(of cup) → Henkel m;

(of broom, brush etc) → Stiel m;

(for winding) → Kurbel f;

(CB Radio) (name) → Sendezeichen nt

vt → anfassen, berühren;

(problem etc) → sich befassen mit: (successfully) → fertig werden mit;

(people) → umgehen mit;

"handle with care" → "Vorsicht - zerbrechlich";

to fly off the handle → an die Decke gehen;

to get a handle on a problem (inf) → ein Problem in den Griff bekommen

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handle [ˈhændl] n [of door etc] → maniglia; [of cup etc] → ansa; [of knife etc] → impugnatura; [of saucepan] → manico;

(for winding) → manovella

vt → toccare, maneggiare; manovrare (= deal with); occuparsi di (= treat) [+ people] → trattare;

"handle with care" → "fragile"

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handle

n handle [ˈhӕndl]

the part of an object by which it may be held or grasped I've broken the handle off this cup; You've got to turn the handle in order to open the door. handvatsel مِقْبَض، يَد дръжка rukojeť, držadlo, klika håndtag; hank der Griff χερούλι,λαβή mango; asa; manilla, pomo(puerta) sang, link, käepide دسته kahva, kädensija anse, poignée יָדִית मूठ rucka, kvaka fogantyú pegangan handfang manico; maniglia 取っ手 손잡이 rankena, rankenėlė rokturis; kāts; spals tangkai hengsel, handgreep, oor van kop of beker, deurkruk, hendel håndtak, skaft, hank rączka, ucho, uchwyt, klamka asa mâner ручка, рукоятка rukoväť, držadlo, kľučka; ucho, uško (na hrnci, pohári ap.) ročaj drška handtag ที่จับ sap, kol 把手 ручка, держак دستہ، قبضہ quai; tay cầm 把手

v

1 to touch or hold with the hand Please wash your hands before handling food. hanteer يَلْمَس пипам dotýkat se have at gøre med anfassen αγγίζω, πιάνω manipular, manejar puudutama دست زدن به käsitellä manipuler לִנגוֹעַ हाथ से छूना dirati, rukovati hozzányúl menangani handleika toccare 手にする 손을 대다 liesti, imti ņemt/turēt rokās memegang behandelen, in de handen houden, door de handen laten gaan ta på/i, holde dotykać, manipulować tocar em a pune mâna pe касаться руками dotýkať sa, ohmatať dotakniti se dodirnuti ta i, beröra ถือ ellemek 觸摸 брати ہاتھ سے چھونا sờ; cầm 触摸

2 to control, manage or deal with He'll never make a good teacher – he doesn't know how to handle children. hanteer, beheer يَتَعامَل مع работя jednat tage sig af; have med at gøre umgehen mit χειρίζομαι, κουμαντάρω tratar käsitsema کنترل کردن käsitellä s'y prendre avec לְהִתמוֹדֵד प्रबन्ध करना postupati s irányít, kezel berurusan, menangani meðhöndla trattare 取り扱う 지휘하다 susitvarkyti su izturēties mengendalikan behandelen behandle, tumle med, styre obchodzić się z lidar com a se purta/a umbla cu обходиться zaobchádzať s ravnati z postupati sa hantera, handskas med จัดการ idare etmek 管理 обходитися, поводитися قابو کرنا یا سمبھالنا xử lý; quản lý 管理

3 to buy or sell; to deal in I'm afraid we do not handle such goods in this shop. handel dryf met يبيع أو يَشْتَري търгувам с vést, prodávat handle med handeln mit εμπορεύομαι comerciar con, tratar kauplema معامله کردن käydä kauppaa tenir, vendre לִקנוֹת וְלִמכוֹר कारोबार करना baratati, raditi s kereskedik berdagang versla með, selja trattare 商う 매매하다 prekiauti tirgot jual atau beli handeldrijven, handelen in forhandle, føre, handle med handlować negociar a ţine, a vinde торговать predávať, držať trgovati prodavati handla med, föra ค้าขาย alıp satmak 買賣 торгувати خرید و فروخت buôn bán 买卖

4 to treat in a particular way Never handle animals roughly. hanteer يُعامِل بصورة معيَّنَه третирам zacházet behandle behandeln μεταχειρίζομαι tratar kohtlema رفتار كردن käsitellä traiter לְטַפֵּל बरताव करना postupati s bánik memperlakukan meðhöndla trattare 扱う 취급하다 elgtis su apieties; rīkoties layan behandelen behandle, gi en (ublid) medfart traktować tratar a trata обращаться zaobchádzať s ravnati tretirati behandla ใช้ davranmak 處理 поводитися ایک مخصوص انداز میں سلوک کرنا đối xử như thế nào đó 处理

-handled

a long-handled knife. -handvatsel مُسْتَعْمَل с ... дръжка s ... rukojetí -skaftet -stielig με χειρολαβή (ως β΄ συνθ.) de mango... ... varrega دسته دار vartinen, kahvainen à manche (...) עִם יִדית हत्था लगा koji ima rucku nyelű bertangkai með (löngu/stuttu) skafti, skeftur með a manico (...) －取手つきの 「손잡이가 ...한」이라는 뜻의 연결형 -kotis -ar spalu/kātu berhulu met een bepaalde greep, heft med skaft, –skaftet o ... rękojeści, uchwycie de cabo (comprido, etc.) cu mâner (...) с такой-то ручкой s ... rukoväťou z (...) ročajem -ručkom med [] handtag (skaft) จับ ...saplı 柄 з ручкою کسی خاص قسم کے دستے والا có cán 柄

n handler

a person who trains and controls an animal (especially a dog) a police dog and its handler. afrigter مُرَوِّض الحيوانات дресъор psovod træner der Führer εκπαιδευτής (σκυλιών) cuidador dresseerija تربیت کننده؛ مربی kouluttaja dresseur/-euse (de chiens) מְאַמֵן जानवरों को प्रशिक्षण देने एवं उनका देख-भाल करने वाला व्यक्ति dreser, timaritelj kezelő, idomár pawang umsjónarmaður dÿrs (hunda) addestratore, addestratrice 調教師 조련사 dresiruotojas dresētājs jurulatih binatang dierentemmer trener, fører treser, opiekun tratador dresor дрессировщик psovod dreser dreser skötare, []förare ผู้จัดการ hayvan terbiyecisi 馴獸者 хендлер جانوروں کی تربیت اور تدریب کرنے والا شخص người huấn luyện 驯兽者

n pl handlebars

the bar at the front of a bicycle etc which is held by the rider and by which the bicycle etc is steered The cyclist was thrown over the handlebars when the bike crashed. handvatsel, stuur مِقْوَد кормило на велосипед řidítka cykelstyr die Lenkstange τιμόνι ποδηλάτου, μοτοσικλέτας κτλ. manillar lenkstangid دسته دوچرخه ohjaustanko guidon כִּידוֹן हैंडल upravljac na biciklu, volan kormány setang stÿri manubrio ハンドル 자전거의 핸들 vairas (velosipēda) stūre hendal fietsstuur sykkelstyre kierownica guiador ghidon руль (велосипеда) kormidlo balanca pri kolesu volan bicikla styre ที่สำหรับมือจับ gidon (自行車)把手 руль سائکل کے اگلے پہۓ پر لگی لمبی چھڑ جس سے سائیکل کے دونوں دستے لگے ہوتے ہیں tay lái （自行车）把手