to solve, to resolve (a problem, issue)

to figure out, scheme, plan

to be dazed, confused, clueless, directionless

to restrict, place controls on

to laugh, to smile

to belabor a point, dwell on a topic

to be concerned about, care for

to invite oneself over, come unannounced

to handle, to deal with

to take care of, look after, pay attention to