the deal

noun
UK: /ˌðiː ˈdiːl/
US: /ˌðiː ˈdiːl/

  1. An agreement or arrangement, especially in business or politics.

    1. I think the deal is done now. [ ] [ ]
    2. They finalized the deal after weeks of intense negotiations because the deal was beneficial for all parties involved. [ ] [ ]

  2. An advantageous purchase or arrangement.

    1. This car is a steal the deal of the century. [ ] [ ]
    2. The store is having a sale it's the deal you can't miss on designer clothes. [ ] [ ]

  3. A situation or state of affairs.

    1. What's the deal with all the noise? [ ] [ ]
    2. I don't understand what the deal is with him today he's been acting strange. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

agreement bargain understanding arrangement transaction compromise
the deal verb

  1. To negotiate or arrange something, often in business.

    1. Let's deal and make the deal [ ] [ ]
    2. They are hoping to deal the deal quickly to avoid any further complications. [ ] [ ]
the deal idiom

  1. An understood or agreed-upon arrangement or understanding.

    1. The deal is simple: you help me, I help you. [ ] [ ]
    2. According to the deal, the funds would be released upon completion of the project so the deal was clear from the outset. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the deal" in English means: An agreement or arrangement, especially in business or politics., An advantageous purchase or arrangement., A situation or state of affairs..

The phonetic transcription of "the deal" is /ˌðiː ˈdiːl/ in British English and /ˌðiː ˈdiːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the deal": agreement, bargain, understanding, arrangement, transaction, compromise.

Example usage of "the deal": "I think the deal is done now.". More examples on the page.