ALL meanings of handle
han·dle
H h - noun Technical meaning of handle 1. (programming, operating system) A simple item of data that identifies a resource. For example, a Unix file handle identifies an open file and associated data such as whether it was opened for read or write and the current read/write position. On the Macintosh, a handle is a pointer to a pointer to some dynamically-allocated memory. The extra level of indirection allows on-the-fly memory compaction or garbage collection without invalidating application program references to the allocated memory. 2. (jargon) An alias used intended to conceal a user's true identity in an electronic message. The term is common on Citizen's Band and other amateur radio but, in that context usually means the user's real name as FCC rules forbid concealing one's identity. Use of grandiose handles is characteristic of crackers, weenies, spods, and other lower forms of network life; true hackers travel on their own reputations. Compare nick. 3. (networking) domain handle. 1
- noun handle tool, object: place to grip 1
- noun handle door 1
- transitive verb handle deal with: physically 1
- transitive verb handle deal with 1
- abbreviation HANDLE hold 1
- transitive verb handle cope with 1
- transitive verb handle feel, touch 1
- transitive verb handle trade 1
- noun handle identity, pseudonym 1
- transitive verb handle cover subject matter 1
- transitive verb handle respond to 1
- noun handle a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand. 1
- noun handle that which may be held, seized, grasped, or taken advantage of in effecting a purpose: The clue was a handle for solving the mystery. 1
- noun handle Slang. a person's name, especially the given name. a person's alias, nickname, or code name. a username, as on a social media website: What's your Twitter handle? a name or term by which something is known, described, or explained. 1
- noun handle the total amount wagered on an event, series of events, or for an entire season or seasons, as at a gambling casino or in horse racing: The track handle for the day was over a million dollars. 1
- noun handle the total amount of money taken in by a business concern on one transaction, sale, event, or series of transactions, or during a specific period, especially by a theater, nightclub, sports arena, resort hotel, or the like. 1
- noun handle hand (def 27). 1
- noun handle Informal. a way of getting ahead or gaining an advantage: The manufacturer regards the new appliance as its handle on the Christmas market. 1
- verb with object handle to touch, pick up, carry, or feel with the hand or hands; use the hands on; take hold of. 1
- verb with object handle to manage, deal with, or be responsible for: My wife handles the household accounts. This computer handles all our billing. 1
- verb with object handle to use or employ, especially in a particular manner; manipulate: to handle color expertly in painting. 1
- verb with object handle to manage, direct, train, or control: to handle troops. 1
- noun handle Feel or manipulate with the hands. 1
- verb with object handle to deal with (a subject, theme, argument, etc.): The poem handled the problem of instinct versus intellect. 1
- verb with object handle to deal with or treat in a particular way: to handle a person with tact. 1
- verb with object handle to deal or trade in: to handle dry goods. 1
- verb without object handle to behave or perform in a particular way when handled, directed, managed, etc.: The troops handled well. The jet was handling poorly. 1
- idioms handle fly off the handle, Informal. to become very agitated or angry, especially without warning or adequate reason: I can't imagine why he flew off the handle like that. 1
- idioms handle get / have a handle on, to acquire an understanding or knowledge of: Can you get a handle on what your new boss expects? 1
- countable noun handle A handle is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it. 0
- countable noun handle A handle is the part of an object such as a tool, bag, or cup that you hold in order to be able to pick up and use the object. 0
- verb handle If you say that someone can handle a problem or situation, you mean that they have the ability to deal with it successfully. 0
- verb handle If you talk about the way that someone handles a problem or situation, you mention whether or not they are successful in achieving the result they want. 0
- verb handle If you handle a particular area of work, you have responsibility for it. 0
- verb handle When you handle something such as a weapon, vehicle, or animal, you use it or control it, especially by using your hands. 0
- verb handle If something such as a vehicle handles well, it is easy to use or control. 0
- verb handle When you handle something, you hold it or move it with your hands. 0
- singular noun handle If you have a handle on a subject or problem, you have a way of approaching it that helps you to understand it or deal with it. 0
- noun handle the part of a utensil, drawer, etc, designed to be held in order to move, use, or pick up the object 0
- noun handle a glass beer mug with a handle 0
- noun handle a person's name or title 0
- noun handle an opportunity, reason, or excuse for doing something 0
- noun handle the quality, as of textiles, perceived by touching or feeling 0
- noun handle the total amount of a bet on a horse race or similar event 0
- verb handle to pick up and hold, move, or touch with the hands 0
- verb handle to operate or employ using the hands 0
- verb handle to have power or control over 0
- verb handle to manage successfully 0
- verb handle to discuss (a theme, subject, etc) 0