To handle
Example: He handles multiple tasks efficiently under pressure
Definition
"To handle" means to manage, deal with, or control a situation, object, or task effectively. For example, when someone handles multiple tasks efficiently, they are able to organize and complete them successfully, often under challenging conditions.
Etymology
The verb "to handle" originates from the Old English word 'handle' meaning 'a grasp or a means of holding,' which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic root '*handuz,' meaning 'hand.' Did you know that the word evolved from the physical act of holding something to the broader sense of managing or controlling situations?
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"To handle" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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