No. 8,471 in Dutch
hanteren
To handle or to manage.
In a sentence
Hij weet hoe hij zware gereedschappen moet hanteren.
He knows how to handle heavy tools.
Here, 'hanteren' is used to mean handling or using tools skillfully.
Ze hanteert een effectieve methode om problemen op te lossen.
She employs an effective method to solve problems.
In this context, 'hanteren' refers to applying or employing a method or technique.
Het beleid wordt streng gehanteerd door de organisatie.
The policy is strictly enforced by the organization.
Here, 'hanteren' implies implementing or enforcing rules or policies.
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