CEFR B1

deal with

verb

Meaning

To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.

Examples

I'll deal with the emails first thing in the morning.
She's very good at dealing with pressure.

Synonyms: handle, manage, cope, address

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deal with (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: diːl wɪð

Definition

To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.

Examples

I'll deal with the emails first thing in the morning.
She's very good at dealing with pressure.
We need to deal with this issue immediately.

How to Use deal with

deal with (prepositional phrase): To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation. — "I'll deal with the customers first."
deal in (prepositional phrase): To buy and sell a particular product as a business. — "This shop deals in antiques."

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