Deal with: meaning, definitions and examples

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deal with

 

[ diːl wɪð ]

Phrasal verb
Context #1 | Phrasal verb

in business

To handle or manage a situation, especially one that is difficult or problematic.

Synonyms

cope with, handle, manage

Examples of usage

  • He is very skilled at dealing with difficult clients.
  • I have to deal with a lot of stress in my job.
  • She knows how to deal with challenging situations.
Context #2 | Phrasal verb

in a social context

To interact or communicate with someone, typically to resolve an issue or reach an agreement.

Synonyms

communicate with, interact with, negotiate with

Examples of usage

  • I need to deal with my neighbor about the noise issue.
  • Let's deal with this problem together.
  • Can you deal with the customer complaint?

Translations

Translations of the word "deal with" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lidar com

🇮🇳 से निपटना

🇩🇪 umgehen mit

🇮🇩 mengatasi

🇺🇦 мати справу з

🇵🇱 radzić sobie z

🇯🇵 対処する (たいしょする)

🇫🇷 gérer

🇪🇸 lidiar con

🇹🇷 başa çıkmak

🇰🇷 처리하다 (cheorihada)

🇸🇦 التعامل مع

🇨🇿 vypořádat se s

🇸🇰 zaoberať sa

🇨🇳 处理 (chǔlǐ)

🇸🇮 spoprijeti se z

🇮🇸 takast á við

🇰🇿 шешу

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტა

🇦🇿 mübarizə aparmaq

🇲🇽 lidiar con

Word origin

The origin of the phrase 'deal with' can be traced back to Middle English, where 'deal' meant 'to divide or distribute.' Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of managing or handling various situations. The addition of 'with' emphasizes the act of addressing or confronting something. Today, 'deal with' is commonly used in both business and social contexts to describe the act of managing, handling, or interacting with different situations or people.