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

  • (..) I've been waiting to watch them with you. I'd love to kiddo. But I can't tonight. Daddy's suit needs some. Special handling. You understand? Thanks for coming, Jack. I heard you went home already. Clara should be thrilled to have you back. (..)
    2014 RoboCop
  • (..) weapon, or are threatened. The visor goes down, and the system makes the weapon available. Gotta remember, it's not the weapons that count. It's who's handling them. Or in your case ..What.. Do you think you can do this? Just stick to your job. Just stick to my job? Combat robots are my job doc. (..)
    2014 RoboCop