handle

Meaning

to deal with or manage something; to touch or hold

the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something

the part of an object designed to be held in the hand; to deal with or manage a situation

Example Sentences

She can handle difficult situations.

The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.

He could not handle the pressure of the job.

Example Expressions

fly off the handle

Synonyms

manage, deal with, control, operate, grip, knob, lever, hold

Entry 1

manage, deal with, control, operate

Entry 2

grip, knob, lever, manage

Entry 3

grip, hold, control, manage

Antonyms

mismanage, neglect, avoid, abandon, mishandle, fumble, drop, ignore, release

Entry 1

mismanage, neglect, avoid, abandon

Entry 2

mishandle, fumble, drop, neglect

Entry 3

ignore, release

Collocations

handle problems, handle situation, handle pressure, handle carefully, handle business, handle crisis, door handle, luggage handle, handle with care

Entry 1

handle problems, handle situation, handle pressure, handle carefully, handle business, handle crisis

Entry 2

door handle, luggage handle, handle with care

Entry 3

door handle, handle carefully, handle with care