handling

Definition

  • noun: the act of touching, feeling, holding, or moving something
  • noun: the action of one that 'handles' something
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: touching, manipulation, thumbing

Examples

  • He's having a hard time 'handling' the pressure of his new job.

  • His 'handling of' the situation could not have been worse.

  • The media's 'handling of' the tragedy has been criticized.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) "Biological contamination is a major risk factor at the Montana site". So, say environmental pressure groups. to protest the government's handling of the crisis. First contact with whoever it is that is inside that thing, and who do we have running the show? The government. That's right, folks. (..)
    2016 Arrival