Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

remedy a problem

phrase
/ˈrɛmɪdi ə ˈprɒbləm/
Definition
to find a solution to an issue or difficulty.
Examples
  • We need to remedy the problem before it escalates further.
  • She always knows how to remedy a problem in her projects quickly.
  • They devised a plan to remedy the problem of waste management in the city.
Meaning
When you remedy a problem, you take action to fix an unwanted situation or to improve a negative outcome.
Synonyms
  • solve an issue
  • fix a situation
  • address a concern
  • rectify a problem