deal with

US /diːl wɪð/

UK /diːl wɪð/

1.

to take action to do something, especially to solve a problem

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We need to deal with this issue immediately.

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She's good at dealing with difficult customers.

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handle manage address tackle cope with

2.

to do business with someone or something

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Our company doesn't deal with suppliers who have poor ethical standards.

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I prefer to deal directly with the manager.

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trade with negotiate with interact with

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deal deal in a done deal a raw deal big deal square deal wheel and deal