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

Boston could send a deal with first baseman Triston Casas acting as the headliner to acquire Cease. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024

Throughout the 20th century, the U.S. and Panama dealt with tensions surrounding the canal, including a riot in the 1960s that led to a brief disruption in diplomatic relations between the countries. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024

Though Kristaps Porziņģis dealt with several injury issues, the other key players experienced good health. —Jay King, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024

This can create more opportunities for managers, but can also provide unique risks when dealing with a 20-something year old or, increasingly, even a teenager. —Kristian Burt, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024