deal with

phrasal verb

dealt with; dealing with; deals with

1

: to be about (something) : to have (something) as a subject

Her speech dealt with health care and the nation's economy.

The film deals with some serious issues.

2

: to make business agreements with (someone)

He deals fairly with all his customers.

Their salespeople are very easy to deal with.

3

: to do something about (a person or thing that causes a problem or difficult situation)

The government dealt harshly with the rebels.

I'll deal with you later.

We weren't able/equipped/prepared to deal with such a large crowd of people.

4

: to accept or try to accept (something that is true and cannot be changed)

She's still trying to deal with his death.

The weather is bad, but we'll just have to deal with it.

Examples of deal with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The conversation received a slew of positive comments from people commending the stars for opening up about their feelings and dealing with anxiety. —Scott A. Roth, Parents, 10 June 2024

Cicadas in Chicago will soon deal with a massive health problem. —Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024

Now after decades of caregiving, Smith, who is 59, deals with her own disabilities. —Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 8 June 2024

Treatment often revolves around managing the symptoms of the disorder and learning coping skills as well as how to deal with triggers and modify behavior. —Ashley Mateo, Health, 8 June 2024