address

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

To speak to someone directly or to deal with an issue.

Example Sentences

The government must address the issues of student politics.

The manager will address the employees about the new policy.

Example Expressions

address the issue

Synonyms

tackle, resolve, deal with, handle, confront, attend to, talk to, speak to

Entry 1

tackle, resolve, deal with, handle, confront, attend to

Entry 2

talk to, speak to, deal with, handle

Antonyms

ignore, overlook, avoid, neglect, dismiss, disregard

Entry 1

ignore, overlook, avoid, neglect, dismiss, disregard

Entry 2

ignore, neglect, avoid

Collocations

address the problem, address a crowd, address concerns, address formally