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address

verb SAT

English meaning
In context: to deal with or respond to a problem, issue or question (not "to write an address").
Example
The new policy aims to address the shortage of nurses.
Common collocations
address a problem; address concerns; address an issue

Translation

  • 한국어(문제를) 다루다, 해결하려 하다
  • 中文处理,应对
  • 日本語(問題に)取り組む
  • ไทยจัดการ แก้ไข (ปัญหา)
  • Bahasa Indonesiamenangani
  • Tiếng Việtgiải quyết
  • Русскийрешать (проблему)
  • हिन्दीसंबोधित करना, निपटना

Meanings and translations are AUSLEX editorial drafts. Usage can vary by region, age and situation.