handle
gb/hˈændəl/ us/hˈændəl/
A2
انگریزی
~ 1600
معانی
0 معانی
اسم
A2
entity
1
Part for holding or controlling
The part of something that you hold with your hand to use or move it.
استعمال کا انداز:
the handle of [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'handle' with 'knob'; a knob is round and often turned, while a handle is usually pulled or held.
ہم معنی الفاظ
grip (Often used for the part of something designed for a firm hold; can also refer to the act of holding.)
متضاد الفاظ
body (Refers to the main part of the object rather than the part used to hold it.)
لفظی تراکیب
door handle
|suitcase handle
|pan handle
|broom handle
موضوعات
daily life
|tools
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I held the door handle.
- The bag has a strong handle.
- Please fix the handle of this cup.
فعل
B1
action
2
To deal with or manage something
To take care of or control something or someone.
استعمال کا انداز:
to handle [something/someone]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'handle' with 'touch'; 'handle' in this sense means to deal with, not just physically touch.
ہم معنی الفاظ
manage (Often interchangeable, but 'manage' can imply ongoing administration while 'handle' can be for specific tasks or situations.)
متضاد الفاظ
neglect (Failing to give proper attention or care to something that needs it.)
لفظی تراکیب
handle a problem
|handle stress
|handle responsibility
|handle customers
موضوعات
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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?
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I can handle this job.
- He handles many calls every day.
- She handles the money in the shop.
فعل
A2
action
3
To hold or touch with hands
To touch or move something using your hands.
استعمال کا انداز:
to handle [an object]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'manage'; here it means physical contact and movement.
ہم معنی الفاظ
grasp (Implies a firmer and more secure hold than 'handle'.)
متضاد الفاظ
drop (Letting go of something so it falls.)
لفظی تراکیب
handle with care
|handle fragile items
|handle tools
موضوعات
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- Please handle the glassware carefully.
- He handled the antique vase gently.
- You should wash your hands before handling food.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I handled the box carefully.
- Do not handle the flowers roughly.
- She handles the books every day.
اسم
informal
B1
entity
4
Online or radio nickname
A name you use on the internet or on the radio instead of your real name.
عام غلطی:
Some learners may confuse 'handle' with 'hashtag'; a hashtag is for topics, not usernames.
ہم معنی الفاظ
username (A general term for a login name; not always used in public display like some 'handles' are.)
لفظی تراکیب
Twitter handle
|radio handle
|online handle
موضوعات
technology
|communication
مثالیں
- What's your Twitter handle?
- He goes by the handle 'SkyRider' online.
- The trucker's CB radio handle was 'Road King'.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- My online handle is CoolCat99.
- What is your Twitter handle?
- He uses a funny handle on the forum.
گرامر
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IPA
GB/hˈændəl/
US/hˈændəl/
ہجا بندی اور زور
handle (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (handle)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: handle
- Plural: handles
Verb
- Base: handle
- 3rd Person Singular: handles
- Present Participle: handling
- Past: handled
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
handles
noun
handling
verb
handled
verb
Related words
handler
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
mishandle
verb
عبارات
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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.