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address the problem
[/əˈdres ðə ˈprɑbləm/]
verb phrase
abordar o problema
1.
to deal with or try to solve a problem or issue
We need to address the problem of climate change.
Precisamos abordar o problema das mudanças climáticas.
2.
to speak about or discuss a topic or concern
The manager will address the problem in tomorrow's meeting.
O gerente abordará o problema na reunião de amanhã.
3.
to give attention to or focus on resolving something
It's time to address the problem head-on.
É hora de enfrentar o problema de frente.
NYC Slang
handle the situation
Synonyms
tackle the problem
handle the problem
deal with the issue
confront the problem
face the challenge
Antonyms
ignore the problem
overlook the issue
sidestep the problem
avoid the issue
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abordar o problema
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
enfrentar o problema
Alternative commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
lidar com o problema
Colloquial variant
Portugal
abordar a questão
Portuguese preference for 'questão' over 'problema' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
address the elephant in the room
get to the root of the problem
nip it in the bud
tackle head-on
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