Dealing
'diːlɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo engage in business or to take action to solve or manage a problem.
'diːlɪŋ
The action of doing business or handling a situation.
She is dealing with a stressful workload.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're running a lemonade stand! Dealing means you're handling the money, talking to customers, and figuring out how much to make. Basically, it’s about taking care of something.
👶 For kids: When you're dealing with something, you're doing something about it, like fixing a broken toy.
More Examples
The government is dealing with the economic downturn.
They are dealing drugs.
How It's Used
"The company is dealing with a major financial crisis."
"Dealing with difficult family members can be challenging."
An agreement, transaction, or arrangement, especially in business or relationships.
'diːlɪŋ
An exchange, or agreement, often in the context of business or relationships.
The company is concerned about the illegal dealings.
💡 Simply: Imagine two friends agreeing to trade toys. The deal is the agreement to give each other the toys, and it makes them both happy!
👶 For kids: When you make a deal, it's like you and your friend agree to do something together.
More Examples
He doesn't approve of the insider dealings.
The details of their financial dealings are confidential.
How It's Used
"They made a good deal with the supplier."
"What's the latest dealing with the new project?"
Idioms & expressions
deal with something
To handle or manage a problem or a difficult situation.
"The company has to deal with a serious crisis."
a good deal
A significant amount or to a great extent.
"I enjoyed the party a good deal."
a raw deal
unfair treatment.
"The employees got a raw deal with these layoffs."
From Middle English delen, from Old English dǣlan ('to divide, distribute').
The word 'deal' and its derivatives have been present since the Old English period, initially signifying division, then expanding to business transactions and social interactions.
Memory tip
Think of 'dealing cards' - handling, sorting, and distributing. It's about handling anything.
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Word Origin
Root: dǣlan