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Meaning of Handle
The primary meaning of the word "handle" is to manage or control something, or to deal with a situation or person.
Definitions
- To manage or control something, such as a situation, a person, or an object
- To deal with a situation or person in a particular way
- To hold or grasp something, such as an object or a tool
- To be in charge of something, such as a business or an organization
- To perform a particular action or task, such as handling a customer complaint
Etymology of Handle
The word "handle" comes from Old English "handlian", which is derived from "hand" and the verb "lian", meaning "to touch" or "to grasp"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially meaning "to touch" or "to feel", and later developing its modern meanings related to management, control, and dealing with situations or people
Example Uses
- The company will handle the customer complaints in a professional manner
- She handled the difficult situation with ease and confidence
- He learned to handle a sword in his fencing class
- The manager will handle the new project and oversee its development
- The nurse handled the patient with care and compassion