addressing

5 definitions • 9 examples

present participle of

to speak or write to someone:

He addressed a few introductory remarks to the audience.

You may address me as Ms Harris.

He likes to be addressed as "Sir" or "Mr Partridge".

to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem:

The issue of funding has yet to be addressed.

to write a name or address on an envelope or parcel:

address something to someone Put the cheque in an envelope and address it to John Smith.

be addressed to So why did you open a letter that was addressed to me?

The parcel was wrongly addressed.

to stand in position before hitting a golf ball or shooting at a target:

Try to make sure that you are well balanced when you address the ball.

The archers have to straddle the line when they address the target.