Collins English-English Dictionary

cope [kəυp]

1. 1. vi. [intr; foll by with] to contend (against)

2. 2. vi. [intr] to deal successfully with or handle a situation; manage

   she coped well with the problem

3. 3. vt. [tr] [archaic] to deal with

4. 4. vt. to meet in battle

5. 5. vt. [Etymology] C14: from Old French coper to strike, cut, from coup blow; see coup¹

cope [kəυp]

1. 1. n a large ceremonial cloak worn at solemn liturgical functions by priests of certain Christian sects

2. 2. n any covering shaped like a cope

3. 3. vt. [tr] to dress (someone) in a cope

4. 4. vt. [Etymology] Old English cap, from Medieval Latin capa, from Late Latin cappa hooded cloak; see cap

cope [kəυp]

1. 1. vt. [tr] to provide (a wall) with a coping

2. 2. vt. to join (two moulded timber members)

3. 3. n another name for coping

4. 4. n [Etymology] C17: probably from French couper to cut; see cope¹