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To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty

cope

verb

to deal successfully with a difficult situation or job

overcome

verb

to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem

carry off

to deal successfully with something difficult

surmount

verb

to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem

work out

to deal with a problem in a satisfactory way

handle

verb

to deal successfully with a person who is likely to become angry or upset

manage

verb

to deal successfully with a problem or difficult situation

shrug off

to deal with something easily and successfully

manage

verb

to deal successfully with a person or animal whose behaviour is difficult

resolve

verb

to solve a problem, or to find a satisfactory way of dealing with a disagreement

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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