cope

/koʊp/
verb
  1. To deal with and try to overcome problems, difficulties, or strong emotions.
    • After the storm, the community had to cope with power outages.
    • He finds it hard to cope when things don't go as planned.
    • She learned to cope with stress by practicing yoga.
  2. To manage or handle a situation successfully, especially under pressure.
    • Despite the noise, the teacher coped and finished the lesson.
    • Can you cope with the extra workload this week?
    • The team coped well with the sudden change in schedule.
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