handled
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.managed or dealt with a problem or a difficult situation.
v.managed, controlled, or directed a situation or person. Transitive; requires a direct object.
Simple“She handled the difficult customer with a lot of patience.”
In context“The crisis was handled with remarkable efficiency by the emergency response team, preventing further escalation of the conflict.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
v.touched, held, or moved something with your hands.
v.physically manipulated or touched an object. Often used in the passive voice to indicate how an object should be treated.
Simple“The fragile vase should be handled with care.”
In context“The evidence was handled by several forensic experts before being logged into the permanent database.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes an object that has a handle for you to hold.
adj.possessing a handle or handles; frequently used in compound adjectives to specify the type or number of handles.
Simple“She bought a small, two-handled cup for the toddler.”
In context“The archaeologist discovered a beautifully preserved long-handled ladle among the domestic ruins of the settlement.”
Antonymshandleless