handled

American  

[han-dld] / ˈhæn dld /

adjective

1. fitted with or having a handle or handles, especially of a specified kind (often used in combination).

   a handled pot; a long-handled knife.

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Etymology

Origin of handled

First recorded in 1775–85; handle + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Several MPs said the public deserved clarity about the nature of his official role and how concerns, if raised at the time, were handled.

From BBC

The powerful striker held off his marker and beat goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, who handled the shot poorly and might have kept it out.

From Barron's

Several travelers have posted on social media that late checkout and extensions were handled on a case-by-case basis, sometimes depending on availability or individual property decisions, even for elite loyalty members.

From MarketWatch

Binance said the alerts were handled in accordance with standard compliance procedures.

From The Wall Street Journal

The inquiry heard details of Calocane's earlier attacks on others, including colleagues and a police officer, and how a warrant for his arrest had been handled.

From BBC

Related Words

• directed
• managed
• organized