handler

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handler

The dog handler gives the obedient retriever a treat.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who trains or manages an animal: A "handler" is someone responsible for the care, training, and control of an animal, often for work, sport, or exhibition.
    • A person who manages or controls something: A "handler" is an agent or person who deals with, manages, or is in charge of a particular thing, operation, or person.
    • A person who trains an athlete or team: In sports, a "handler" is a coach or trainer responsible for preparing an athlete or a team.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The dog handler prepared the police K-9 for its search duty.
    • The baggage handler carefully loaded the suitcases onto the plane.
    • The boxer's handler gave him advice between rounds.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be someone's handler": To act as the primary manager or controller for a person, often used in contexts like espionage, celebrity management, or politics.
    • The intelligence officer served as a handler for the undercover agent.
  • "Event handler": In computing, a routine or function that manages responses to events like mouse clicks or keystrokes. (Note: This is a specific technical compound term).
    • The programmer wrote an event handler for the button click.
Variants and Related Words
  • Handle (verb): To manage, deal with, or control.
    • She can handle difficult situations calmly.
  • Handling (noun): The act or manner of managing or treating something.
    • The careful handling of the artifacts prevented damage.
Synonyms
  • Trainer: A person who trains people or animals.
  • Manager: A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group.
  • Agent: A person who acts on behalf of another.
Related Phrases
  • Animal handler: A person who works with and controls animals. (This is a compound noun).
    • The zoo's animal handler fed the lions.
  • Baggage handler: A person employed to load and unload luggage at an airport. (This is a compound noun).
    • The baggage handler placed the bags on the conveyor belt.
Related Idioms
  • "In safe hands": Being cared for or managed by a competent person. While not containing the word "handler," it relates to the concept of capable management.
    • Don't worry, your project is in safe hands with her.
handler

The dog handler gives the obedient retriever a treat.

Noun
  1. (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
  2. an agent who handles something or someone
    • the senator's campaign handlers
  3. one who trains or exhibits animals

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