Deal

/diːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun
An agreement or arrangement, especially in business or politics.
They reached a deal to collaborate on the project.
A transaction or an act of buying or selling.
The dealer offered a great deal on the car.
A quantity of something being dealt or distributed.
He received a good deal of advice from his mentor.
verb
To distribute or apportion something.
She will deal the cards for the game.
To take action in a specified way.
He dealt with the issue professionally.
To negotiate or settle a matter.
They dealt a fair bargain during the negotiation.

Etymology

Middle English delen, from Old English dǣlan 'to share, divide'

Common Phrases and Expressions

strike a deal
to reach an agreement
deal with it
to accept or manage a difficult situation
get the deal done
to complete a business agreement
deal of the day
a special offer or discount available for a limited time

Related Words

bargain
an agreement on the price of goods or services
contract
a written or spoken agreement that is enforceable by law
transaction
an instance of buying or selling something

Slang Meanings

A good transaction or offer.
That new phone was a sweet deal!
To manage a situation, often used informally.
Just deal with the mess and move on.