handle

Universal Words verb, noun verb deal with 1 [VN] to deal with or control a situation, a person, an area of work or a strong emotion: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. * She's very good at handling her patients. * The sale was handled by Adams Commercial. * We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. * We all have to learn to handle stress. * This matter has been handled very badly. * (informal) You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). * (informal) 'Any problems?' 'Nothing I can't handle.' * (informal) I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). touch with hands 2 [VN] to touch, hold or move sth with your hands: Our cat hates being handled. * The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' control 3 [VN] to control a vehicle, an animal, a tool, etc: I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. * She's a difficult horse to handle. of vehicle 4 [V] ~ well / badly to be easy/difficult to drive or control: The car handles well in any weather. buy / sell 5 [VN] to buy or sell sth SYNDEALIN: They were arrested for handling stolen goods. noun of door / drawer / window 1 the part of a door, drawer, window, etc. that you use to open it: She turned the handle and opened the door. of cup / bag / tool 2 the part of an object, such as a cup, a bag, or a tool that you use to hold it, or carry it: the handle of a knife * a broom handle * The handle's broken off this jug. -handled 3 (in adjectives) having the number or type of handle mentioned: a long-handled spoon IDIOMS get / have a handle on sb/sth (informal) to understand or know about sb/sth, especially so that you can deal with it or them later: I can't get a handle on these sales figures. give sb a handle (on sth) (informal) to give sb enough facts or knowledge for them to be able to deal with sth: Visiting the country should give us a better handle on understanding the problems. moreatFLYv.