Definitions

1. noun

A mobile phone, especially when used for making phone calls.

“She put her handset on silent mode to avoid disturbing others.”

2. noun

A set of controls or instruments attached to a device, especially a machine or a vehicle.

“The pilot carefully manipulated the handsets to steer the plane.”

3. noun

A set of controls or instruments for operating a device or machine, especially one that is held in the hand.

“The radio had a simple handset for changing the station.”

4. noun

A telephone switchboard or exchange, especially one that is operated by hand.

“The old handsets at the post office were replaced with automated systems.”

5. verb

To operate a device, machine, or vehicle by manipulating handsets.

“She handset the machine carefully to avoid any damage.”