address
US
/əˈdres/
UK
/əˈdres/
Meaning
To give attention to a problem or subject and take steps to deal with it.
किसी समस्या या विषय पर ध्यान देकर उससे निपटना या उसका समाधान करने की कोशिश करना।
Examples
“The manager addressed the customer’s concerns during the meeting.”
“We need to address the delays before they affect the launch.”
“The report addressed several questions raised by local residents.”
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Not natural: The team addressed about the problem.
Better: The team addressed the problem.
Address takes a direct object here; do not add “about” before the problem.
यहाँ address के बाद समस्या सीधे आती है; उसके पहले “about” लगाने की ज़रूरत नहीं है।
Not natural: We should address to this issue today.
Better: We should address this issue today.
In this meaning, address is followed directly by the issue, without “to.”
इस अर्थ में address के बाद issue सीधे आता है; बीच में “to” नहीं लगाते।
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Learner tip
When address means “deal with,” use it directly with the issue or problem—don’t add “about” or “to.”
जब address का मतलब “निपटना” हो, तो इसके बाद issue या problem सीधे रखें—“about” या “to” न जोड़ें।