handle

• Teil eines Gegenstands, der dazu dient, ihn mit der Hand zu halten, zu greifen oder zu bedienen. Auch ein Griff zum Festhalten oder eine Vorrichtung zum Steuern eines Geräts.

A noun referring to a part of an object designed to be held, grasped, or operated by the hand.

1. Part of an objectA1formal

   The part of a tool, container, or object that is designed to be held or grasped.

   Griff

   • The handle of the cup is broken.
   • He grabbed the door handle and pulled it open.
   • The suitcase has a comfortable handle for carrying.

   Synonymebailgriphafthandgriphiltknobpull

2. Nickname or usernameB1informal

   A name or nickname used for identification, especially in online contexts.

   Benutzername

   • His online handle is 'GamerKing'.
   • She uses a different handle on social media.
   • What's your handle on that forum?

   Synonymealiasmonikernicknametag

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung des Steuerns, Lösens oder Kontrollierens einer Situation, eines Objekts oder einer Person zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of managing, dealing with, or controlling a situation, object, or person.

1. Manage or deal withB1formal

   To manage, control, or deal with a situation, problem, or object.

   Handhaben oder bewältigen

   • She handled the difficult customer with patience.
   • He can handle the pressure of the job well.
   • The team handled the crisis effectively.

   Synonymeaddressadministerconductcontrolcope withdirectmanagemanipulatetackletreatwield

   Antonymebotchbungleignoremishandlemismanageneglect

2. Touch or holdA2formal

   To touch, hold, or move something with the hands.

   Anfassen oder halten

   • Please handle the fragile items with care.
   • He handled the antique vase gently.
   • Do not handle the equipment without proper training.

   Synonymefeelfingergraspgripholdmanipulatepalpatetouch

   Antonymedroplet gorelease

3. B1formal

   To operate or control a machine, tool, or vehicle.

   Bedienen

   • She can handle a forklift safely.
   • He handles the controls of the aircraft with precision.
   • The new software is easy to handle.

   Synonymecontroldrivemanagemanipulateoperatesteerusewieldwork

   Antonymemishandle