Deal with Meaning in English
expression
ˈdiɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
DEEL with or DEEL widh
dˈiːl/ /wˈɪð
DEEL with
Definition
To take action to solve a problem, manage a situation, or handle something that needs attention.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Often used for challenging situations, problems, or tasks ('deal with a problem', 'deal with stress'). Not just for negative contexts; you can 'deal with customers' too. Avoid confusing with 'deal' alone, which can mean an agreement.
Spanish: enfrentar - ocuparse de - lidiar conPortuguese (BR): lidar com - tratar de - enfrentarPortuguese (PT): lidar com - tratar de - enfrentarChinese (Simplified): 处理 - 应对 - 解决Chinese (Traditional): 處理 - 應對 - 解決Hindi: से निपटना - संभालनाArabic: يتعامل مع - يواجه - يعالجBengali: মোকাবিলা করা - সামলানোRussian: разбираться с - иметь дело с - справляться сJapanese: 対処する - 処理するVietnamese: xử lý - giải quyếtKorean: 처리하다 - 대처하다Turkish: ilgilenmek - başa çıkmakUrdu: نمٹنا - سامنا کرناIndonesian: mengatasi - menangani
Example Sentences
I will deal with the emails tomorrow.
basic
She knows how to deal with difficult people.
basic
We must deal with this problem today.
basic
How do you usually deal with stress at work?
natural
The manager had to deal with many complaints last week.
natural
Don't worry, I'll deal with it.
natural