handle; arrange; deal with; punish; process
Meanings
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to handle; to arrange; to deal with
A very common verb for managing tasks, affairs, or solving problems.
The secretary is handling daily affairs.
This problem is very complicated and needs to be handled properly.
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He is very capable of handling crises.
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to punish; to discipline; to deal with (a person)
Often used in legal, administrative, or disciplinary contexts.
He was punished according to the law for embezzlement.
The school severely disciplined the students who fought.
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Those who led the disturbance must be dealt with.
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to sell at a reduced price; to dispose of (goods)
Common in retail and commerce, often for clearing out old or excess stock.
These are discounted goods, and the price is very cheap.
The store is selling off its backlog of winter clothing at a discount.
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This batch of fruit is about to go bad; we need to sell it off quickly.
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to process; to treat (materials)
technicalTechnical term used in manufacturing, cooking, data processing, etc.
This metal needs heat treatment to increase its strength.
The computer is processing data.
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Wastewater must be treated before it can be discharged.