deal with
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle with
Usefulness
Meanings
Take action to solve or manage a problem
Why “with”? A person faces a task or difficult situation and tries to manage it.
“A shop worker helped Maya deal with a damaged parcel.”
“I need to deal with this leak today.”
“Leo dealt with the office projector problem while Maya protected the presentation files.”
Have a particular subject as the main topic
Why “with”? The content of a book, lesson, or report is connected to one subject.
“The book deals with climate change.”
“Today's lesson deals with online safety.”
“Maya's office presentation dealt with a plan for faster deliveries.”
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