To deal
Example: They deal with complex issues requiring strategic judgement
Definition
"To deal" means to handle, manage, or take action on a particular situation, task, or problem. It involves addressing or coping with something, often requiring decision-making or negotiation, as in the phrase: They deal with complex issues requiring strategic judgement.
Etymology
The verb "to deal" originates from the Old English word "dǣlan," meaning to divide or distribute. Over time, its usage expanded from sharing or distributing things to more general senses of managing or handling situations. Did you know? The word shares roots with the noun "deal," which originally referred to a portion or share.
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"To deal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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