cope with
phrasal verb.to deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem.
phrasal verb.to manage or contend with a stressful or challenging situation, often implying an emotional or psychological effort to maintain control.
“He finds it hard to cope with his new job.”
“After the factory closed, many families struggled to cope with the sudden loss of income.”
“Psychologists suggest that developing strong social networks is essential for helping individuals cope with the long-term effects of trauma.”
usually followed by a noun or gerund representing the problem or stressor.
contrast with 'manage' (more neutral) and 'handle' (more active); 'cope with' often focuses on the person's emotional resilience during the struggle.
the verb 'cope' requires the preposition 'with' to connect to the object.