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han·dle
(hăn′dl)v. han·dled, han·dling, han·dles
v.tr.
1. To touch, lift, or hold with the hands: You should wash your hands before you handle food.
2. To operate with the hands; manipulate: can handle a jigsaw.
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.
Idiom: 1. A part that is designed to be held or operated with the hand: the handle of a suitcase; the handle of a faucet.
2. A means of understanding or control: has a handle on the situation.
3.
a. Slang A person's name.
b. An alternate name or nickname, especially one chosen for self-identification on online forums or citizens band radio.
4. Games The total amount of money bet on an event or over a set period of time.
handle (oneself)
1. To conduct oneself in a specified manner: handled herself well in the interview.
2. To be able to defend oneself or fend for oneself: Don't worry about me. I can handle myself.
[Middle English handelen, from Old English handlian.]
han′dle·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: We need workers who know how to handle power tools. The therapist handled every problem with sensitivity.
Manipulate connotes skillful or artful control: Some jets are controlled by manipulating a joystick.
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: The cane cutters moved through the field, wielding their machetes. 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 rower plied his oars in a steady rhythm.
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.
These verbs mean to use or operate with or as if with the hands. Handle applies widely and suggests competence: We need workers who know how to handle power tools. The therapist handled every problem with sensitivity.
Manipulate connotes skillful or artful control: Some jets are controlled by manipulating a joystick.
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: The cane cutters moved through the field, wielding their machetes. 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 rower plied his oars in a steady rhythm.
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.
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handle
(ˈhændəl)n
1. the part of a utensil, drawer, etc, designed to be held in order to move, use, or pick up the object
2. NZ a glass beer mug with a handle
3. slang a person's name or title
4. (Broadcasting) a CB radio slang name for call sign
5. an opportunity, reason, or excuse for doing something: his background served as a handle for their mockery.
6. (Textiles) the quality, as of textiles, perceived by touching or feeling
7. (Horse Racing) the total amount of a bet on a horse race or similar event
8. fly off the handle informal to become suddenly extremely angry
vb (mainly tr)
9. to pick up and hold, move, or touch with the hands
10. to operate or employ using the hands: the boy handled the reins well.
11. to have power or control over: my wife handles my investments.
12. to manage successfully: a secretary must be able to handle clients.
13. to discuss (a theme, subject, etc)
14. to deal with or treat in a specified way: I was handled with great tact.
15. (Commerce) to trade or deal in (specified merchandise)
16. (intr) to react or respond in a specified way to operation or control: the car handles well on bends.
[Old English; related to Old Saxon handlon (vb), Old High German hantilla towel]
ˈhandleable adj
ˈhandled adj
ˈhandleless adj
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han•dle
(ˈhæn dl)n., v. -dled, -dling. n.
1. a part of a thing made to be grasped or held by the hand.
2. anything serving as or resembling a handle.
3. Slang. a person's name.
4. the total amount bet on an event or game.
v.t. 6. to touch, pick up, carry, or feel with the hand or hands; use the hands on.
7. to manage, deal with, or be responsible for: This computer handles our billing.
8. to use or employ, esp. in a particular manner; manipulate: to handle color expertly in painting.
9. to manage, direct, train, or control: to handle troops.
10. to deal with (a subject, theme, etc.).
11. to deal with or treat in a particular way: to handle a person with tact.
12. to deal or trade in.
v.i. 13. to behave or perform in a particular way when handled. The jet was handling poorly.
Idioms: get or have a handle on, to acquire or possess a usable understanding of.
[before 900; (n.) Middle English handel, Old English hand(e)le; (v.) Middle English handelen, Old English handlian, c. Old High German hantalōn to seize. See hand, -le]
han′dle•a•ble, adj.
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Past participle: handled
Gerund: handling
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| 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"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 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) 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 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 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"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" 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" 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"treat - regard or consider in a specific way; "I treated his advances as a joke" 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" 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 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" 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" 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" 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" | |
| 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
verb
2. deal with, manage, take care of, administer, conduct, supervise She handled travel arrangements for the press corps.
3. control, manage, direct, operate, guide, use, steer, manipulate, manoeuvre, wield One report said the aircraft would become difficult to handle.
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) He flew off the handle at the slightest thing.
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handle
verb1. To bring the hands or fingers, for example, into contact with so as to give or receive a physical sensation:
2. To use with or as if with the hands:
Slang. The word or words by which one is called and identified:
appellation, appellative, cognomen, denomination, designation, epithet, name, nickname, style, tag, title.
Slang: moniker.
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Translations
rukojeťdržadloklikaprodávatjednat
håndtaghåndterehankhave at gøre medhave med at gøre
kädensijakahvakäsitelläkohdellakosketella
drškanositi se sručka
bánikhozzányúl
handfanghandleikameîhöndlaversla meî, selja
ハンドル取っ手取り扱う
다루다손잡이
dresiruotojaselgtis su-kotisrankenasusitvarkyti su
apietiesizturētieskātsņemt/turēt rokāsrīkoties
dotýkať sa
dotakniti sekljukaravnati zročajurediti
handtaghanterabehandlahandskas med
จัดการด้ามที่จับ
kiểm soáttay cầm
handle
[ˈhændl]A. N
1. [of knife, brush, spade, saucepan] → mango m; [of broom] → palo m; [of basket, bucket, jug] → asa f; [of drawer] → tirador m, manija f; [of door] (= round knob) → pomo m; (= lever) → picaporte m, manilla f (LAm); [of stretcher, wheelbarrow] → brazo m; [of pump] → palanca f; (for winding) → manivela f
to fly off the handle → perder los estribos, salirse de sus casillas
to fly off the handle → perder los estribos, salirse de sus casillas
2. (fig) (= pretext) → excusa f, pretexto m; (= opportunity) → oportunidad f
to get a handle on sth > → llegar a saber cómo lidiar con algo
to have a handle on sth > → tener algo controlado
to get a handle on sth > → llegar a saber cómo lidiar con algo
to have a handle on sth > → tener algo controlado
3. (= title) → título m; (= name) → nombre m
to have a handle to one's name (aristocratic) → tener un título nobiliario
to have a handle to one's name (aristocratic) → tener un título nobiliario
B. VT
1. (= touch with hands) → tocar
"please do not handle the fruit" → se ruega no tocar la fruta
to handle the ball (Ftbl) → tocar la pelota con la mano
"please do not handle the fruit" → se ruega no tocar la fruta
to handle the ball (Ftbl) → tocar la pelota con la mano
2. (= manipulate, move with hands) [+ food] → manipular
her hands are black from handling newsprint → tiene las manos negras de andar con or andar manipulando periódicos
flowers need to be handled gently → las flores necesitan que se las trate con cuidado
"handle with care" → manéjese or trátese con cuidado
the police handled him roughly → la policía lo maltrató
to handle sb with kid gloves → tratar a algn con guantes de seda
see also hot A3
her hands are black from handling newsprint → tiene las manos negras de andar con or andar manipulando periódicos
flowers need to be handled gently → las flores necesitan que se las trate con cuidado
"handle with care" → manéjese or trátese con cuidado
the police handled him roughly → la policía lo maltrató
to handle sb with kid gloves → tratar a algn con guantes de seda
see also hot A3
3. (= use) [+ gun, machine] → manejar
he knows how to handle a gun → sabe cómo manejar una pistola
"not to be taken before handling machinery" → "no ingerir en caso de ir a manejar maquinaria"
he knows how to handle a gun → sabe cómo manejar una pistola
"not to be taken before handling machinery" → "no ingerir en caso de ir a manejar maquinaria"
5. (= tackle) [+ situation] → manejar; [+ people] → tratar
he handled the situation very well → manejó or llevó muy bien la situación
I could have handled it better than I did → podría haberlo manejado mejor de lo que lo hice
he handled the situation very well → manejó or llevó muy bien la situación
I could have handled it better than I did → podría haberlo manejado mejor de lo que lo hice
6. (= manage effectively) [+ people] → manejar bien; [+ emotions] → controlar
she can certainly handle children → no cabe duda de que maneja bien a or sabe manejarse con los niños
she can't handle pressure → no puede con la presión
I don't know if I can handle the job → no sé si puedo sacar adelante el trabajo
she can certainly handle children → no cabe duda de que maneja bien a or sabe manejarse con los niños
she can't handle pressure → no puede con la presión
I don't know if I can handle the job → no sé si puedo sacar adelante el trabajo
7. (= be responsible for) [+ case, investigation] → llevar, encargarse de
the solicitor handling your case → el abogado que lleva or se encarga de tu caso
we don't handle criminal cases → nosotros no nos encargamos or ocupamos de las causas penales
the treasurer handles large sums of money → el tesorero maneja grandes cantidades de dinero
I'll handle this → yo me encargo (de esto)
the solicitor handling your case → el abogado que lleva or se encarga de tu caso
we don't handle criminal cases → nosotros no nos encargamos or ocupamos de las causas penales
the treasurer handles large sums of money → el tesorero maneja grandes cantidades de dinero
I'll handle this → yo me encargo (de esto)
8. (= deal in) [+ goods] → comerciar con
we don't handle that type of product → no comerciamos con ese tipo de productos
we don't handle that type of business → no hacemos ese tipo de trabajos
to handle stolen goods → comerciar con objetos robados
we don't handle that type of product → no comerciamos con ese tipo de productos
we don't handle that type of business → no hacemos ese tipo de trabajos
to handle stolen goods → comerciar con objetos robados
9. (= process) a computer can store and handle large amounts of information → un ordenador puede almacenar y trabajar con or procesar muchísima información
can the port handle big ships? → ¿tiene capacidad el puerto para buques grandes?
the present system of handling refuse → el actual sistema de recogida y tratamiento de residuos
there is an extra fee for handling and packing your order → hay un recargo por tramitación y embalaje de su pedido
we handle ten per cent of their total sales → movemos or trabajamos un diez por ciento del total de sus ventas
we handle 2,000 travellers a day → por aquí pasan 2.000 viajeros cada día
can the port handle big ships? → ¿tiene capacidad el puerto para buques grandes?
the present system of handling refuse → el actual sistema de recogida y tratamiento de residuos
there is an extra fee for handling and packing your order → hay un recargo por tramitación y embalaje de su pedido
we handle ten per cent of their total sales → movemos or trabajamos un diez por ciento del total de sus ventas
we handle 2,000 travellers a day → por aquí pasan 2.000 viajeros cada día
C. VI [car, plane, horse] → comportarse; [ship] → gobernarse
this car handles like a dream → este coche va or se comporta de maravilla
this car handles like a dream → este coche va or se comporta de maravilla
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handle
[ˈhændəl] n
[door, cupboard] → poignée f; [cup] → anse f; [knife, fork, spade, broom] → manche m; [saucepan] → queue f; (for winding) → manivelle f
to fly off the handle → piquer une crise
to fly off the handle → piquer une crise
(= take, fix) to get a handle on [+ problem, situation] → saisir
vt
(= deal with, tackle) [+ situation, problem, arrangements] → s'occuper de, traiter; [+ sale, business, complaints] → s'occuper de; [person] [+ customers, clients] → s'occuper de, prendre en charge; [airport, port etc] [+ passengers] → accueillir
Kath handled the travel arrangements → Kath s'est occupée de l'organisation du voyage.
Kath handled the travel arrangements → Kath s'est occupée de l'organisation du voyage.
(= deal with successfully, manage) [+ situation] → gérer; [+ pressure] → supporter; [+ feelings] → gérer; [+ people] → s'y prendre avec
She's good at handling children → Elle sait s'y prendre avec les enfants.
He can't handle his drink → Il ne tient pas l'alcool.
to handle doing sth → réussir à faire qch
She's good at handling children → Elle sait s'y prendre avec les enfants.
He can't handle his drink → Il ne tient pas l'alcool.
to handle doing sth → réussir à faire qch
[+ gun] → manier
[+ animal, dog] → dresser
vi
"handle with care" → "fragile"
[car] → répondre, se conduire
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handle
n
→ Griff m; (of door) → Klinke f, → Griff m; (esp of broom, saucepan) → Stiel m; (esp of basket, bucket, casserole, cup, jug etc) → Henkel m; (of handbag) → Griff m, → Bügel m; (of pump) → Schwengel m; (of car: = starting handle) → (Anlass- or Start)kurbel f; to fly off the handle (inf) → an die Decke gehen (inf); to have/get a handle on something (inf) → etw im Griff haben/in den Griff bekommen
(fig, = pretext) → Handhabe f
vt
(= touch, use hands on) → anfassen, berühren; (Ftbl) ball → mit der Hand berühren; be careful how you handle that → gehen Sie vorsichtig damit um; please do not handle the goods → Waren bitte nicht berühren; “handle with care” → „Vorsicht - zerbrechlich“; → „Vorsicht Glas/Blumen“ etc
(= deal with) person, animal, plant, tool, weapon, machine, words, numbers, money etc → umgehen mit; economy → handhaben; legal or financial matters → erledigen; legal case → handhaben, bearbeiten; applicant, matter, problem → sich befassen mit; material for essay etc → bearbeiten, verarbeiten; (= tackle) problem, interview etc → anfassen, anpacken; (= succeed in coping with) child, drunk, situation, problem, emergency → fertig werden mit; (= resolve) matter → erledigen; (= control) vehicle, plane, ship → steuern; how would you handle the situation? → wie würden Sie sich in der Situation verhalten?; you have to handle this situation very carefully → in dieser Situation müssen Sie sehr behutsam vorgehen; you didn’t handle the situation very well → du bist mit der Situation nicht gut fertig geworden; you have to handle these people very carefully → Sie müssen mit diesen Leuten sehr vorsichtig umgehen; a car that is easy to handle → ein Auto, das leicht zu fahren or zu steuern ist; I can’t handle pressure → ich komme unter Druck nicht zurecht; six children are too much for one woman to handle → mit sechs Kindern kann eine Frau allein nicht fertig werden; there’s a salesman at the door — I’ll handle him → ein Vertreter ist an der Tür — ich werde ihn abfertigen; you keep quiet, I’ll handle this → sei still, lass mich mal machen; the accused decided to handle his own defence (Brit) or defense (US) → der Angeklagte beschloss, seine eigene Verteidigung zu übernehmen; who’s handling the publicity for this? → wer macht die Öffentlichkeitsarbeit dafür?; could you handle these interviews for me? → könnten Sie diese Interviews für mich machen?
(Comm) types of goods, items → handeln mit or in (+dat); orders → bearbeiten; prescriptions → ausführen; shares, securities → handeln; financial affairs → besorgen; airport workers refused to handle goods for Uganda → die Flughafenarbeiter weigerten sich, Waren nach Uganda abzufertigen; we handle tax problems for several big companies → wir bearbeiten die Steuerangelegenheiten mehrerer großer Firmen; the millionaire has several secretaries to handle his business → der Millionär hat mehrere Sekretäre, die seine Geschäfte für ihn führen; this department handles all the export business → diese Abteilung bearbeitet den gesamten Export
vi (ship, plane) → sich steuern lassen; (car, motorbike) → sich fahren or lenken lassen; (gun) → sich handhaben lassen; how does the car handle? → wie fährt sich der Wagen?
vr he handles himself well in a fight → er kann sich in einer Schlägerei behaupten; they observed how the applicant handled himself → sie beobachteten, wie der Bewerber sich verhielt
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handle
[ˈhændl]1. n (gen) → manico; (of knife) → manico, impugnatura; (of door, drawer) → maniglia; (of wheelbarrow) → stanga; (of pump) → braccio; (for winding) → manovella; (of cup) → ansa
to fly off the handle (fig) → perdere le staffe, uscire dai gangheri
to fly off the handle (fig) → perdere le staffe, uscire dai gangheri
2. vt
a. (touch) → toccare
"handle with care" → "fragile"
the police handled him roughly → è stato malmenato dalla polizia
to handle the ball (Ftbl) → fare un fallo di mano
"handle with care" → "fragile"
the police handled him roughly → è stato malmenato dalla polizia
to handle the ball (Ftbl) → fare un fallo di mano
b. (deal with, theme) → trattare; (situation) → far fronte a; (resources) → amministrare; (cope with, people) → saper come prendere; (animals) → occuparsi di (Comm) (goods) → trattare, occuparsi di; (ship, car) → manovrare; (use, gun, machine, money) → maneggiare
I'll handle this → me ne occupo io, ci penso io
she knows how to handle her son → sa come prendere suo figlio
we handle 2000 travellers a day → abbiamo un traffico di 2000 passeggeri al giorno
I'll handle this → me ne occupo io, ci penso io
she knows how to handle her son → sa come prendere suo figlio
we handle 2000 travellers a day → abbiamo un traffico di 2000 passeggeri al giorno
3. vi (ship, plane, car) → rispondere ai comandi
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
handle
(ˈhӕndl) noun 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.
verb1. to touch or hold with the hand. Please wash your hands before handling food.
2. to control, manage or deal with. He'll never make a good teacher – he doesn't know how to handle children.
3. to buy or sell; to deal in. I'm afraid we do not handle such goods in this shop.
4. to treat in a particular way. Never handle animals roughly.
-handleda long-handled knife.
ˈhandler noun a person who trains and controls an animal (especially a dog). a police dog and its handler.
ˈhandlebars noun plural 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.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
handle
→ مِقْبَض, يُعَالِجُ klika, rukojeť, zvládnout håndtag, håndtere Griff, handhaben χειρίζομαι, χειρολαβή, χερούλι asa, manejar, manilla, tirador kädensija, kahva, käsitellä manier, poignée drška, nositi se s, ručka manico, maniglia, occuparsi ハンドル, 取っ手, 取り扱う 다루다, 손잡이 handgreep, hendel, omgaan met håndtak, håndtere poradzić sobie, rączka, uchwyt cabo, enfrentar, lidar, maçaneta, pega, puxador овладеть, ручка handtag, hantera จัดการ, ด้าม, ที่จับ elle yapmak, kol kiểm soát, tay cầm 处理, 手柄, 把手Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
han·dle
n. asa, mango;
v. tratar, manejar, manipular;
___with care → trátese con cuidado.
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