Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

address-a-situation

verb phrase
/əˈdrɛs ə sɪˈtʃueɪʃən/
Definition
To deal with or manage a particular issue or circumstance.
Examples
  • During the meeting, we will address the situation regarding the budget cuts.
  • The team quickly came together to address the situation before it escalated.
  • He decided to address the situation directly rather than avoiding it.
Meaning
When you ‘address a situation’, you take action to resolve it or improve it.
Synonyms
  • tackle
  • manage
  • handle
  • resolve
  • confront