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1 [intransitive and transitive] also deal something ↔ outDGC to give playing cards to each of the players in a game : 
Whose turn is it to deal?
Whose turn is it to deal?2 [intransitive] informalMDD to buy and sell illegal drugs : Many users end up dealing to support their habit.
Many users end up dealing to support their habit.3 to cause harm to someone or something - used in news reports This will deal a blow to consumer confidence.
deal a blow (to somebody/something)
deal a heavy/severe/serious etc blow The sanctions have dealt a severe blow to the local tourism industry.
The sanctions have dealt a severe blow to the local tourism industry.This will deal a blow to consumer confidence.deal in
phrasal verb2 to be interested or involved in something : As a scientist, I do not deal in speculation.
deal in something
As a scientist, I do not deal in speculation.deal something ↔ out
phrasal verb1DGC to give playing cards to each of the players in a game : I began dealing out the cards.
I began dealing out the cards.2 to decide what kind of punishment someone will get
deal with somebody/something
phrasal verb1 to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a problem [= handle]: a strategy for dealing with disruptive pupils Don't worry, I'll deal with this.
a strategy for dealing with disruptive pupilsDon't worry, I'll deal with this. deal with a problem/issue/matter etc The council has failed to deal with the problem of homelessness in the city.
The council has failed to deal with the problem of homelessness in the city. deal effectively/adequately etc with something They should deal properly and fairly with any complaint.
They should deal properly and fairly with any complaint.2 if a book, speech etc deals with a particular subject, it is about that subject : These ideas are dealt with more fully in Chapter Four.
These ideas are dealt with more fully in Chapter Four.3 to do business with someone or have a business connection with someone : Most travel agents do not deal directly with these companies.
Most travel agents do not deal directly with these companies.4 to succeed in controlling your feelings about an emotional problem so that it does not affect your life [= cope with]: How's he dealing with the whole thing?
How's he dealing with the whole thing?