verb
deal
To manage or cope with something.
She deals with customer questions at the front desk.
Etymology
The older distribution verb developed broader uses for handling affairs and engaging with people. Dealing with a problem means taking it in hand and managing what it requires.
More examples
- We must deal with the leak.
- He dealt calmly with the delay.
- The book deals with migration.
Forms
deal · deals · dealt · dealing
Similar words
- manage
- Emphasizes handling a situation rather than avoiding it.