deal with

verb6

1. •
   To take action with respect to (someone or something).

   • The treasurer deals with financial matters.
   • The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students.
2. •
   To be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.

   • I can deal with this crew of workers.
3. •
   To confront or overcome any difficulties presented by.

   • We had to deal with having just a gallon of gas.
   • She's dealing with a lot of personal problems right now.
4. •
   To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.

   • This book deals with incest.
5. •
   To consider, as an example.

   • Let us deal with the case of China.
6. •
   To behave in a certain way towards.

   • He deals fairly with his employees.