[
US
/ˈhændəɫ/
]
[ UK /hˈændəl/ ]
[ UK /hˈændəl/ ]
VERB
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handle effectively
The burglar wielded an axe
The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well -
touch, lift, or hold with the hands
Don't handle the merchandise -
interact in a certain way
Treat him with caution, please
Handle the press reporters gently
Do right by her -
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
The course covered all of Western Civilization
This book deals with incest
The new book treats the history of China -
show and train
The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott -
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
I can deal with this crew of workers
This blender can't handle nuts
NOUN
-
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
he grabbed the hammer by the handle
How To Use handle In A Sentence
- Companies need to be able to handle surges, otherwise the cost of generating leads is wasted and prospective customers who cannot get through may get such a bad impression of the company that they do not bother calling back.
- And we -- it does extent all the way up toward Jacksonville, all the way down into West Palm Beach, all the way over to Fort Myers, and northward, almost kind of budging into the pan -- the Big Bend area, almost into the Panhandle, but not quite just yet. CNN Transcript Sep 5, 2004
- That not only means that more information can be crunched at once, but these chips can also handle more complex instructions.
- Because large sum of metal money is heaved and inconvenient to handle, government issue paper money.
- He walked out and claims he then saw his 26-year-old girlfriend being manhandled.
- If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit. Bill Clinton
- The aim is to roll out the chandlery megastore format to other locations. Times, Sunday Times
- He handled it really well for a man who doesn't have children, is not used to having to think about money and employs a cleaner.
- The watchdog plans to issue formal regulatory guidance setting out how companies should handle endowment complaints and assess where compensation is due.
- One for the latex lovers in your life, this anniversary alternative event is circus-themed, but remember to peel off your strongman's handlebar 'tache if you want to tuck into the birthday cake in the chillout room. Clubs picks of the week