address
verb B1
Plain meaning
deal with a question, problem, or topic directly
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss deal with a question, problem, or topic directly in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to address an issue before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to address an issue in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
address an issueaddress a problemaddress a concern
Watch out
Do not pair it with a random object. Learn the full pattern, e.g., “address an issue”. Also avoid confusing it with “ignore”.