to handle
Third Person
handles
Present Participle
handling
Past Tense
handled
Past Participle
handled
1
to deal with a situation or problem successfully
transitive
- The experienced manager handles challenging projects with ease.
- She always handles customer complaints diplomatically.
- Last week, he handled a difficult negotiation with finesse.
- The team handled the unexpected setback effectively.
- Right now, the customer service representative is handling inquiries from clients.
2
to have the responsibility for directing a company, business, etc.
transitive
- She handles the day-to-day operations of the company with great efficiency.
- He has been handling the business since his father’s retirement.
- They hired a new CEO to handle the growing corporation.
- Managing the team is one of the most challenging parts of handling the company.
- Handling the restaurant's operations requires both experience and leadership.
3
to manage or address a person, situation, or issue in a particular manner
transitive
- She handled the difficult customer with patience and professionalism.
- The manager knows how to handle complaints effectively, ensuring quick resolutions.
- How do you handle stress at work?
- He handled the negotiation aggressively, securing a better deal.
- He handled the delicate situation with tact, avoiding further conflict.
4
to address, manage, or treat a subject, issue, or material in writing, speech, or artistic expression
transitive
- The author handles complex themes with subtlety and depth in her novel.
- He handled the delicate topic of grief with great sensitivity during his speech.
- The director handles difficult scenes with a unique creative touch.
- He managed to handle the controversial subject matter carefully in his essay.
- The professor handles challenging questions from students with ease.
5
to pick something up and hold with one's hands
transitive
- He carefully handled the fragile vase to avoid breaking it.
- The worker handles the tools with great precision during the repair.
- She handled the letter gently, not wanting to crease it.
- They handled the ropes skillfully, tying the knots without hesitation.
- She skillfully handled the knitting needles, creating a beautiful scarf.
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6
to train and support a boxer, typically by providing guidance, strategy, and assistance
transitive
- He handles several top boxers, helping them perfect their technique and strategy.
- The trainer handled the young boxer, preparing him for his first championship fight.
- She has handled fighters at every level, from amateurs to professionals.
- The experienced trainer has handled some of the best in the sport.
- He was proud to handle a rising star, guiding him to victory in his debut match.
7
(of a vehicle) to behave or respond in a particular way when being driven or controlled
- The car handles smoothly on rough roads.
- This sports car handles like a dream, even at high speeds.
- How does the truck handle on rough terrain?
- The new model handles better than the previous version, especially in wet conditions.
- She was impressed by how the sedan handles on winding roads.