handle
B2Frequent NGSL-2UK /ˈhændl/US /ˈhændl/
Meaning
noun
the part of a door, window, etc. that you use to open it
“She turned the handle and opened the door.”
verb
to deal with a situation, a person, an area of work or a strong emotion
“handle something/somebody, A new man was appointed to handle the crisis.”
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“have a handle on the problem,”
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“my ability to handle setbacks and see the opportunity just around the corner”
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“we'll give him a little quick bath right here which is a lot of fun he doesn't like me yanking his tail and then you just grab the shower handle and you”
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