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

  • (..) We have a victim? Yeah. Lives in Providence. There's nothing personal in these documents, your honor. They concern how the Cardinal is handling... say "The Archdiocese." Excuse me? You don't get to tag the Cardinal with everything, Mr. Albano. Say "The Archdiocese." (..)
    2015 Spotlight