Reckon with

verb

To deal with a situation or problem.

The government failed to reckon with the high unemployment rate.
Visual representation of "reckon with" - To deal with a situation or problem

Often appears as...

  • have to reckon with
  • reckon with problems
verb

To consider something seriously or properly.

Before investing in this project, we need to reckon with the financial risks.
Visual representation of "reckon with" - To consider something seriously or properly

Often appears as...

  • reckon with risks
  • reckon with facts
verb

To be a strong competitor someone has to defeat.

The reigning team will be tough to reckon with in tomorrow's match.
Visual representation of "reckon with" - To be a strong competitor someone has to defeat

Often appears as...

  • team to reckon with
  • force to reckon with
verb

To deal with a situation or problem.

The government failed to reckon with the high unemployment rate.
Visual representation of "reckon with" - To deal with a situation or problem

Often appears as...

  • have to reckon with
  • reckon with problems
verb

To consider something seriously or properly.

Before investing in this project, we need to reckon with the financial risks.
Visual representation of "reckon with" - To consider something seriously or properly

Often appears as...

  • reckon with risks
  • reckon with facts
verb

To be a strong competitor someone has to defeat.

The reigning team will be tough to reckon with in tomorrow's match.
Visual representation of "reckon with" - To be a strong competitor someone has to defeat

Often appears as...

  • team to reckon with
  • force to reckon with
Definition 1 of 3
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Problem Solving

Used when discussing tackling challenges or difficulties.

Illustration for Problem Solving
The new mayor has to reckon with the budget deficit.
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Unexpected Issues

Often used when unexpected problems arise that need attention.

Illustration for Unexpected Issues
We must reckon with the sudden drop in sales.
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Serious Consideration

Implies giving serious thought to handling a situation.

Illustration for Serious Consideration
The committee reckons with public opinion.
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Problem Solving

Used when discussing tackling challenges or difficulties.

Illustration for Problem Solving
The new mayor has to reckon with the budget deficit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unexpected Issues

Often used when unexpected problems arise that need attention.

Illustration for Unexpected Issues
We must reckon with the sudden drop in sales.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Serious Consideration

Implies giving serious thought to handling a situation.

Illustration for Serious Consideration
The committee reckons with public opinion.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Problem Solving

Used when discussing tackling challenges or difficulties.

Illustration for Problem Solving
The new mayor has to reckon with the budget deficit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unexpected Issues

Often used when unexpected problems arise that need attention.

Illustration for Unexpected Issues
We must reckon with the sudden drop in sales.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Serious Consideration

Implies giving serious thought to handling a situation.

Illustration for Serious Consideration
The committee reckons with public opinion.
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