grapple with - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

grapple with

to attempt to deal with a challenging or difficult situation or problemto attempt to deal with a challenging or difficult situation or problem

Examples

She had to grapple with the loss of a loved one for a long time.
The company is currently grappling with financial difficulties.
The team is grappling with the complexities of the new project.

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Third Person

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Present Participle

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Past Tense

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Past Participle

grappled with

1

to attempt to deal with a challenging or difficult situation or problem

transitive

She had to grapple with the loss of a loved one for a long time.
The company is currently grappling with financial difficulties.
The team is grappling with the complexities of the new project.
After the accident, he grappled with physical pain and emotional trauma.
They've been grappling with this issue for a while.

2

to physically wrestle or struggle with someone or something

transitive

The two wrestlers grappled with each other in the ring.
He had to grapple with a heavy object to move it into position.
The two martial artists grappled with each other during their intense training session.
He grappled with the steering wheel as he tried to control the car on the icy road.
In the backyard, the children grappled with each other playfully.