to understand or gain control of something
понять или получить контроль над чем-то (ponyat' ili poluchit' kontrol' nad chem-to)
"I'm trying to get a handle on the new software."
"Я пытаюсь понять новое программное обеспечение." (Ya pitayus' ponyat' novoe programmnoe obespechenie.)
to control all parts of judging and punishing someone
a change in one’s opinion or feelings
to settle and become established somewhere
Willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
a place where authority or control is exercised
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of...