Meaning of the word "dealt with" in English

What does "dealt with" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dealt with

US /dɛlt wɪθ/
UK /dɛlt wɪð/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to take action to achieve something or to solve a problem

Example:
The company needs to effectively deal with customer complaints.
We dealt with the issue as soon as it arose.
2.

to do business with someone

Example:
We have dealt with that supplier for many years.
I prefer to deal with companies that have a good reputation.