What can we do with a problem?

We could solve a problem, obviously.
Is it possible to use “break”, “beat”, “hit”, “crack” with the meaning of “solve”? I’m trying to find some more emotional equivalent.

Answer

overcome : 2. To prevail over; surmount

Example usages from Wordnik:

“In fact, the very first hurdle most writers have to overcome, is to shout down the voice in their own head that tells them that their writing is worthless.”
The Harshest Critic « Write Anything

“Of course one problem we’re going to have to overcome is that while a psychiatrist may excel in what they do in the real world, they’re probably not going to be very good at playing World of Warcraft.”
Boing Boing

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