handler

han-dler · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who handles, manages, or is responsible for something or someone.

  2. 2.

    A person who trains and manages animals, especially dogs.

  3. 3.

    (Computing) A piece of code that processes events or requests.

  4. 4.

    A person who manages or advises a public figure, athlete, or spy.

Forms

plural: handlers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    animal handler — A person who works with and manages animals
  • •
    event handler — (Computing) Code that responds to events
  • •
    food handler — A person who works with food in a professional setting

Related words

See also: handle, manager, trainer
Synonyms: controller, manager, operator, trainer

Etymology

From handle + -er agent suffix, from Old English handle, related to hand.