handler

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. someone who manages the public image or schedule of a famous person or politician.

n. an advisor or manager who provides strategic guidance and logistical support to a public figure or politician.

“The senator's handlers made sure he didn't answer any difficult questions from the press.”

“Public relations handlers often script every interaction to ensure the celebrity maintains a carefully curated image during the promotional tour.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a piece of computer code that starts working when a specific event happens.

n. a subroutine or function designed to execute in response to a specific event or exception within a software environment.

“The programmer wrote a new error handler to stop the app from crashing.”

“The system architect implemented a custom event handler to manage asynchronous requests without blocking the main execution thread.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who physically moves or carries goods, especially at an airport or warehouse.

n. a worker who performs manual labour involving the physical movement or processing of goods.

“Baggage handlers at the airport were on strike, causing long delays for passengers.”

“The logistics company hired additional freight handlers to manage the increased volume of shipments during the peak holiday season.”