Pronunciation: /diːl wɪð/
noun A business transaction or agreement
A1 I have a good deal with my friend to share the cost of groceries.
A2 She had to make a deal with her boss to get extra time off.
B1 The company signed a deal with a new supplier for better prices.
B2 Negotiating deals with international clients is a key part of my job.
C1 The politician's ability to deal with complex issues impressed the public.
C2 The CEO's deal with the rival company was a strategic move to expand the business.
verb To take action in order to solve a problem or difficult situation
A1 I deal with my homework every day after school.
A2 She deals with customer complaints at work.
B1 The manager deals with scheduling conflicts among employees.
B2 The negotiator had to deal with difficult demands from both parties.
C1 The CEO deals with high-level decision-making on a daily basis.
C2 The diplomat is skilled in dealing with complex international relations issues.
formal As a manager, I often have to deal with difficult situations in the workplace.
informal I don't know how to deal with my noisy neighbors anymore.
slang I can't deal with all this drama right now.
figurative Learning to deal with rejection is an important part of personal growth.
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