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handled

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhændəɫd// UK //hˈændəld// han·dled

v. to deal with a situation or person successfully. You use this when you manage a difficult task or take care of a problem.

v. to manage, deal with, or be responsible for a specific task or situation. Often implies the successful application of skill or control in a challenging context.


SIMPLE

She handled the difficult customer with a calm smile.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager handled the sudden crisis so effectively that the store remained open throughout the repairs.

COMPLEX

While the junior staff struggled with the technical failure, the senior engineer handled the situation with a level of composure that reassured the entire department.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

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