0 present participle of address
1 to speak or write to someone:
He addressed a few introductory remarks to the audience.
It's incorrect to address people by their first names at these formal events.
He stepped out onto the balcony to address the multitude below.
They are guilty of a cowardly failure to address the problem.
Her speech was full of excuses and evasions and never properly addressed the issue.
As employers we need to be seen to be addressing these issues sympathetically.
