Stop and deal with lifting mechanism (5,3,6)
I believe the answer is:
block and tackle
'lifting mechanism' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'stop and deal with' is the wordplay.
'stop' becomes 'block' (synonyms).
'deal with' becomes 'tackle' (I've seen this before).
'block'+'and'+'tackle'='BLOCK AND TACKLE'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for block and tackle that I've seen before include "Rugby moves" , "weightlifter" , "How sportsmen defend" , "Lifting gear" , "lifting equipment" .)