Definition Synonyms
Definition of handler - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animal managementperson who manages or trains an animal
- The dog handler prepared for the show.
2.
supervisionperson who manages or controls something or someone
- The handler ensured the event ran smoothly.
3.
public figuresadvisor or manager guiding a public figure
- The politician's handler arranged all the press conferences.
4.
technologyTECH. subroutine managing a specific event or exceptionTECH.
- The error handler caught the unexpected input.
Expressions with handler
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worker handling luggage at transportation hubs
A baggage handler at the train station helped with my bags.
person responsible for handling cash
The money handler at the store counted the cash.
person trained to manage a working dog
The dog handler guided the K-9 through the obstacle course.
method that processes events in software
The event handler executed when the button was clicked.
Origin of handler
Old English, hand (hand) + ler (agent)
Terms with handler included in their meaning
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call handler
employee responsible for answering help desk calls
cargo handler
laborer loading and unloading ships
dogs
routine in dog shows with dog at handler's heels
law enforcement
police dog and its handler team
skilled handler
person skilled in touching or handling
Examples of handler in a sentence
Each handler is responsible for their assigned animal. The handler coordinated the logistics for the tour. Her handler managed all media interactions. Her handler advised her on public relations strategies. The celebrity's handler managed all media interactions. A new handler was added to manage the timeout event.
The handler efficiently processed the incoming data.
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- French:dresseur, responsable, ...
- German:Hundeführer, Manager, ...
- Italian:custode di animali, responsabile, ...
- Spanish:adiestrador, encargado, ...
- Portuguese:tratador, coordenador, ...
- Chinese:驯兽师, 负责人, ...
- Japanese:ハンドラー, 管理者, ...
- Arabic:مُدَرِّب الحيوانات, مُدِير, ...
- Hebrew:מְאַלֵּף, מְטַפֵּל, ...
- Russian:дрессировщик, куратор, ...
- Ukrainian:дресирувальник, керівник, ...
- Hindi:पशु प्रशिक्षक, प्रबंधक, ...
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