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Definition cope in American English

cope verb

[intransitive] verb
/koʊp/
Example

There are refugees arriving all the time and we are doing our best to cope.

Example

Considering how bad her injuries are, she's coping very well.

Example

a seminar on coping with stress in the workplace

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1.1

used about systems and machines

Example

All our vehicles are fitted with electronic safety systems designed to cope with engine failure.

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Definition cope in American English