handler

S2 W2

BrE /ˈhændlə/ AmE /ˈhændlər/

noun en → es

1 PERSON IN CHARGE [singular] B1

a person who is responsible for dealing with a particular situation or set of problems, especially in an official capacity

encargado, responsable

  • the handler for something

Collocations handler for a project · handler for complaints

  • She is the main handler for all customer service issues.

    Ella es la encargada principal de todos los problemas de servicio al cliente.

2 ANIMAL CARE [singular] B2

a person who takes care of animals, especially in a zoo or laboratory setting

cuidador de animales, encargado animalario

  • the handler for the animals

Collocations handler for zoo animals · handler for laboratory mice

  • The animal handler was very knowledgeable about each species.

    El cuidador de animales estaba muy informado sobre cada especie.

3 SPORTS [singular] C1

a person who assists an athlete, especially a boxer or wrestler, in training and preparing for competition

entrenador de boxeo o lucha libre, asistente deportivo

  • the handler for the athlete

Collocations handler for a boxer · handler for a wrestler

  • The boxing handler helped his fighter prepare mentally and physically.

    El entrenador de boxeo ayudó a su luchador a prepararse mental y físicamente.

4 COMPUTER [singular] C1

a program or system that processes data and controls the operation of other programs or devices in a computer system

manejador, controlador de sistema

  • the handler for the process

Collocations handler for data processing · handler for device operation

  • The system handler managed all incoming requests.

    El manejador del sistema gestionó todas las solicitudes entrantes.