noun

handler

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noun

A person who trains, controls, or works closely with an animal or person in their care.

"The police dog and its handler searched the warehouse."

"The boxer's handlers kept reporters away before the fight."

In computing, code that responds to a specific event or situation.

"The app crashed because the error handler wasn't written correctly."

How to Use Handler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone (or something, in software) that manages or is responsible for a particular person, animal, or task.

Common pairings

dog handler event handler his handlers

handlers plural, Handlers plural

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The police dog and its _____ searched the warehouse.

From "handle" plus the agent suffix "-er" — one who handles something.

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