handle meaning
handle :
a part to hold, grip
noun
▪ The door has a round handle.
▪ The door has a round part to hold.
▪ She grabbed the handle of the suitcase.
▪ She held the grip of the suitcase.
paraphrasing
▪ grip – part to hold
▪ knob – round part to hold
▪ lever – part to pull
▪ latch – part to open
handle :
to manage, to deal with
verb
▪ He can handle the problem well.
▪ He can manage the problem well.
▪ She handles stress easily.
▪ She deals with stress easily.
paraphrasing
▪ manage – to control
▪ deal with – to take care of
▪ control – to have power over
▪ operate – to work with
Pronunciation
handle [ˈhændl]
The stress is on 'han' and sounds like 'han-dl'.
Common phrases and grammar about handle
handle - Common meaning
noun
a part to hold, grip
verb
to manage, to deal with
Part of Speech Changes for "handle"
▪ handler (noun) – person who manages
▪ handling (noun) – act of managing
Common Expressions with "handle"
▪ handle with care – manage gently
▪ handle a situation – manage a situation
▪ handle a complaint – deal with a complaint
▪ handle stress – manage stress
Important examples of handle in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, handle is often used to mean manage tasks or items.
Example of a confusing word: hand (to give or pass)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, handle is used as a verb that requires an object, often related to tasks or problems.
handle
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
handle with care
'manage gently', used for fragile items.
get a handle on
means 'to understand or control something'.
Differences between similar words and handle
handle
,
manage
differences
Handle is used to manage or control something directly, while manage can mean overseeing or organizing.
handle
,
grip
differences
Handle as a noun refers to a part for holding, while grip is the action of holding tightly.
Words with the same origin as handle
The origin of handle
The word handle comes from the Old English 'handlian', meaning to touch or hold with the hand.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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