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deal with

to handle or manage

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1. (verb) to handle or take action about something difficult or unpleasant

2. (verb) to do business with someone or buy from a company

3. (verb) to manage or cope with a situation or problem

Examples

• 1. The government needs to deal with the problem of pollution.
• 2. We deal with several suppliers for our office equipment.
• 3. I'm still trying to deal with the loss of my pet.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

come up with, count on, cut down on, draw up, drop off, figure out