handle
gb/hˈændəl/ us/hˈændəl/
A2
Англійська
~ 1600
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
Part for holding or controlling
The part of something that you hold with your hand to use or move it.
Модель уживання:
the handle of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'handle' with 'knob'; a knob is round and often turned, while a handle is usually pulled or held.
Синоніми
grip (Often used for the part of something designed for a firm hold; can also refer to the act of holding.)
Антоніми
body (Refers to the main part of the object rather than the part used to hold it.)
Словосполучення
door handle
|suitcase handle
|pan handle
|broom handle
Теми
daily life
|tools
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She turned the door handle and went inside.
- The suitcase handle broke at the airport.
- He burned his hand on the hot pan handle.
- The mug has a large handle for easy holding.
Навчальні приклади
- I held the door handle.
- The bag has a strong handle.
- Please fix the handle of this cup.
Дієслово
B1
action
2
To deal with or manage something
To take care of or control something or someone.
Модель уживання:
to handle [something/someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'handle' with 'touch'; 'handle' in this sense means to deal with, not just physically touch.
Синоніми
manage (Often interchangeable, but 'manage' can imply ongoing administration while 'handle' can be for specific tasks or situations.)
Антоніми
neglect (Failing to give proper attention or care to something that needs it.)
Словосполучення
handle a problem
|handle stress
|handle responsibility
|handle customers
Теми
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She can handle any problem that comes her way.
- I don't think he can handle so much responsibility.
- The teacher handled the disruptive student calmly.
- Can you handle the meeting while I'm away?
Навчальні приклади
- I can handle this job.
- He handles many calls every day.
- She handles the money in the shop.
Дієслово
A2
action
3
To hold or touch with hands
To touch or move something using your hands.
Модель уживання:
to handle [an object]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'manage'; here it means physical contact and movement.
Синоніми
grasp (Implies a firmer and more secure hold than 'handle'.)
Антоніми
drop (Letting go of something so it falls.)
Словосполучення
handle with care
|handle fragile items
|handle tools
Теми
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Please handle the glassware carefully.
- He handled the antique vase gently.
- You should wash your hands before handling food.
Навчальні приклади
- I handled the box carefully.
- Do not handle the flowers roughly.
- She handles the books every day.
Іменник
informal
B1
entity
4
Online or radio nickname
A name you use on the internet or on the radio instead of your real name.
Поширена помилка:
Some learners may confuse 'handle' with 'hashtag'; a hashtag is for topics, not usernames.
Синоніми
username (A general term for a login name; not always used in public display like some 'handles' are.)
Словосполучення
Twitter handle
|radio handle
|online handle
Теми
technology
|communication
Приклади
- What's your Twitter handle?
- He goes by the handle 'SkyRider' online.
- The trucker's CB radio handle was 'Road King'.
Навчальні приклади
- My online handle is CoolCat99.
- What is your Twitter handle?
- He uses a funny handle on the forum.
Граматика
Словникова форма
handle
IPA
GB/hˈændəl/
US/hˈændəl/
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handle (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (handle)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: handle
- Plural: handles
Verb
- Base: handle
- 3rd Person Singular: handles
- Present Participle: handling
- Past: handled
Споріднені слова
Forms
handles
noun
handling
verb
handled
verb
Related words
handler
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
mishandle
verb
Вирази
can't handle it
1/kˈænt hˈændəl ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Unable to deal with something difficult
Not able to deal with a problem, feeling, or situation.
Приклади
- I just can't handle it anymore.
- She can't handle all this pressure at work.
get a handle on
1/ɡˈɛt ə hˈændəl ˈɔn/
idiom
informal
Start to understand or control something
To start understanding something or knowing how to deal with it.
Приклади
- I'm finally getting a handle on my new job.
- It took me weeks to get a handle on the software.
take in hand
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪn hˈænd/
idiom
Deal firmly to improve situation/person
To begin controlling someone or something to make them better.
Приклади
- The teacher took the noisy class in hand.
- We need someone to take this project in hand.
fly off the handle
1/flˈaɪ ˈɔf ðə hˈændəl/
idiom
informal
Become suddenly angry
To get angry very suddenly and strongly.
Приклади
- He flew off the handle when he heard about the mistake.
- He flew off the handle when he heard about the delay.
- Don’t fly off the handle over something so small.
- Try not to fly off the handle over small problems.
handle with care
1/hˈændəl wˈɪθ kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Treat gently to avoid damage
Be very careful when you touch or move this thing so it does not break.
Приклади
- The box is marked 'Fragile: Handle with care'.
- These boxes contain glassware, so please handle with care.
- The box says "Fragile: handle with care" on the side.
- Please handle with care; it's very old and valuable.
- Fragile items must be handled with care during shipping.
- These samples are very delicate, so please handle them with care.