To deal with
Example: She deals with challenges by adapting her strategy
Definition
"To deal with" means to take action to handle or manage a situation, problem, or task effectively. It involves addressing challenges or responsibilities directly, often by finding solutions or making decisions to resolve or cope with them.
Etymology
The phrase "to deal with" originates from the Old English word 'dæl,' meaning a portion or share. Over time, 'deal' evolved to signify distributing or managing something. The phrase 'to deal with' thus came to mean handling or managing issues, reflecting the idea of distributing attention or effort to a matter.
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"To deal with" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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