Definition of deal 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.
