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handles

Pronunciation: [ˈhændlz]

Word

Context: "objects"

(noun) a handle is a part of an object that you can hold onto or use to move it. For example, the handle on a door helps you open and close it.

Example

She lifted the suitcase by its sturdy handles.

Example

The drawer doesn’t have any handles, so it's hard to open.

Example

Can you find the handles on the kitchen cabinets?

Context: "control or manage"

(verb) to handle something means to take care of it or deal with it. It’s like when you solve a problem or manage a situation, like helping someone who is upset.

Example

He handles difficult situations calmly and wisely.

Example

She did not handle the mess very well, and it got even worse.

Example

How do you plan to handle the project deadline?

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