1.VerbTo handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.
"This book deals with incest."
2.VerbTo take action with respect to (someone or something).
"The treasurer deals with financial matters.; The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students."
3.VerbTo consider, as an example.
"Let us deal with the case of China."
4.VerbTo 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.; Thankfully he'd dealt with such issues before, so he had all the necessary experience."