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Definition of coping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
psychologymethods used to handle stress and challenges
- Coping strategies are essential for mental health.
2.
architectureTECH. top layer of a wall that protects it from weatherTECH.
- The stone coping on the wall was recently replaced..
Adjective
psychologymanaging stress or difficult situations
- She has a coping strategy for stressful days.
Images of coping
top layer of a wall that protects it from weather
Expressions with coping
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mental process for handling stress or adapting to change
She used a coping mechanism to deal with her anxiety.
method used to handle stress or challenges
She developed a coping strategy to manage her anxiety.
final touch or crowning achievement
The award was the coping stone of his career.
handsaw with a U-shaped frame for cutting curves
The carpenter used a coping saw for the detailed work.
Origin of coping
English, cope (to deal with) + -ing (action)
Terms with coping included in their meaning
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coping
manage or cope well in a situation
coping
manage with minimal resources or effort
coping
manage or cope with a situation
coping
accept a bad situation and deal with it
emotion
suddenly stop coping because strong pressure becomes too much
coping
manage or cope with a situation without major problems
coping
deal with a problem by laughing
medical
extreme depression preventing normal life coping
mental health
having trouble coping with everyday society because of emotional problems
coping
drink alcohol to forget problems
coping
distract from problems with activities
coping mechanism
seek comfort in imaginary worlds
coping style
avoidance through actions or thoughts to dodge distressing experience
coping
manage or cope with a situation
coping steps
steps to cope with loss
coping
ability to deal with real-life situations
mental weakness
losing mental or emotional power to keep going or coping
coping
make something unpleasant more tolerable
coping
find humor in difficult situations to cope better
coping
accept a difficult situation without protest
coping mechanism
habit or object used to cope with anxiety
emotional stability
emotionally stable and coping well with life
psychology
coping mechanism or self-delusion in difficult situations
coping
distract oneself from problems with activities
Examples of coping in a sentence
Coping is crucial during difficult times. The bricklayer ensured the coping was securely placed. Rainwater flowed off the coping without causing damage. His coping skills improved over time. Coping mechanisms vary from person to person.
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- French:stratégies d'adaptation, d'adaptation, ...
- German:Bewältigungsstrategien, bewältigend, ...
- Italian:gestione dello stress, adattivo, ...
- Spanish:afrontamiento, de afrontamiento, ...
- Portuguese:estratégias de coping, resiliente, ...
- Chinese:应对, 处理的, ...
- Japanese:対処法, 対処の, ...
- Arabic:تَكَيُّف, تَكْيُّفِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְמוֹדְדוּת, מִתְמוֹדֵד, ...
- Russian:совладание, копинг, ...
- Ukrainian:подолання, покриття стіни, ...
- Hindi:सामना करने की युक्तियाँ, सामना करने वाला, ...
Definition of cope - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
manageintr. handle a difficult situation successfullyintr.
- She managed to cope with the stress of exams.
2.
acceptintr. deal with an unpleasant situationintr.
- He had to cope with the loss of his job.
3.
constructiontr. TECH. cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metaltr. TECH.
- The carpenter will cope the edges for a perfect fit.
4.
falconrytr. TECH. UK clip the beak or talons of a birdtr. TECH. UK
- The falconer needs to cope the hawk's beak regularly.
Noun
1.
psychologyUS coping mechanism or self-delusion in difficult situationsUS
- He used humor as a cope to handle stress.
2.
religious garmentlong ceremonial cloak worn by priests
- The bishop wore a richly embroidered cope during the service..
3.
constructionTECH. covering piece on top of a wall to protect from weatherTECH.
- The stone cope was installed to prevent water damage.
4.
foundryTECH. the top part of a sand casting moldTECH.
- The cope was carefully removed after the metal cooled.
Images of cope
long ceremonial cloak worn by priests 
covering piece on top of a wall to protect from weather 
the top part of a sand casting mold
Expressions with cope
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manage difficult situations or emotions effectively
She had to cope with losing her job.
Origin of cope
Latin, colpus (blow)
Examples of cope in a sentence
They had to cope with the unexpected changes. She struggled to cope with the sudden changes. They learned to cope with the harsh weather conditions. He learned to cope the joints in carpentry class. To ensure a snug fit, you must cope the molding. It's essential to cope the eagle's talons for its health.
The zookeeper had to cope the owl's beak carefully. Art became his cope during tough times. Music was her cope when feeling overwhelmed. The priest's cope was adorned with gold thread. During the ceremony, he donned a red cope. A metal cope was added to the garden wall. The brick wall was topped with a concrete cope. The foundry worker adjusted the cope before pouring. A crack in the cope could ruin the casting.
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- French:gérer, mécanisme d'adaptation, ...
- German:bewältigen, Coping-Mechanismus, ...
- Italian:gestire, autoillusione, ...
- Spanish:manejar, autoengaño, ...
- Portuguese:lidar, autoengano, ...
- Chinese:应对, 应对机制, ...
- Japanese:対処する, コープ, ...
- Arabic:تَعامَلَ, آلية تكيّف, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְמוֹדֵד, מַנְגָּנוֹן הִתְמוֹדְדוּת, ...
- Russian:справляться, способ совладания, ...
- Ukrainian:впоратися, механізм подолання, ...
- Hindi:निपटना, सामना करने की युक्ति, ...
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