What does "deal with" mean?
1. Definition (expr.) work on a difficult situation; become OK with a situation or feeling
Examples It’s difficult to deal with the loss of a friend.
Examples I don’t mind the long drive through the desert, but I’m not willing to deal with the heat.
Examples Alcoholics often drink as a way to deal with their problems.
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2. Definition (v.) fix; take care of; solve a problem
Examples When our house got robbed, we had to deal with the broken window right away.
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3. Definition (v.) be about; cover
Examples The book Uncle Tom’s Cabin deals with slavery in the southern US.