This is the 360th most frequent Hebrew word.
להתמודד
To cope, to deal with, or to confront.
Here, להתמודד is used in the context of facing or addressing a challenge or problem directly.
אני חייב להתמודד עם האתגר הזה.
I must face this challenge.
Here, להתמודד is used in the context of competing or participating in a contest, specifically elections.
היא מתמודדת בבחירות לכנסת.
She is running in the elections for the Knesset.
Here, להתמודד is used in the context of coping or adapting to a new or difficult situation.