受け止める

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to catch; to stop the blow
2. v1vt
   to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept; to come to grips with

Example sentences

• ・・・はぁ、どう状況を受け止めればいいのかしら。

  ... Aaah, just how am I supposed to cope with this I wonder?

• 彼女は知らせを冷静に受け止めた。

  She took the news calmly.

• 何でもかんでもそう深刻に受け止めるな。

  Don't take everything so seriously.