deals with

Verb

deal with (third-person singular simple present deals with, present participle dealing with, simple past and past participle dealt with)

1. (transitive) To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.
   • This book deals with incest.

   Synonyms:

   address, cover, handle, plough, treat, regard

2. (transitive) To take action with respect to (someone or something).
   • The treasurer deals with financial matters.

   Synonyms:

   engage, handle, take on, work

3. (transitive) To consider, as an example.
   • Let us deal with the case of China.

   Synonyms:

   consider, look at, take

4. (transitive) To confront or overcome any difficulties presented by.
   • We had to deal with having just a gallon of gas.

   Synonyms:

   come to terms with, contend with, cope with, get by with, grapple with, make do with, make out with, manage with

5. (transitive) To be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.
   • I can deal with this crew of workers.

   Synonyms:

   care for, handle, look after, manage, take care of

6. (transitive) To behave in a certain way towards.
   • He deals fairly with his employees.

   Synonyms:

   interact with