Meaning of the word "come to grips with" in English

What does "come to grips with" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

come to grips with

US /kʌm tə ɡrɪps wɪð/
UK /kʌm tə ɡrɪps wɪð/

Idiom

to understand and deal with a problem or situation

Example:
It took him a while to come to grips with the fact that he had lost his job.
The company is trying to come to grips with the new market challenges.