fielded
v.v. to answer or deal with a series of questions or requests, especially when they come at you quickly. You use this when someone is handling a difficult situation or a crowd.
v. to receive and respond to a series of questions, requests, or criticisms, often in a public or professional setting. Typically describes the act of managing an influx of inquiries with competence.
The spokesperson fielded questions from the press for over an hour.
During the town hall meeting, the mayor fielded several angry complaints regarding the new parking regulations.
The customer service department fielded thousands of calls following the software update, requiring the team to work overtime to address every technical glitch reported by the users.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, usually 'questions', 'calls', or 'complaints'.