addressad·dress2 /əˈdres/ verb [transitiveT]1to write on an envelope, package etc the name of the person you are sending it toIf you address the letter, I’ll mail it to you.
address something to somebodyThe letter is addressed to you, not me.
2address a meeting/conference etc to make a speech to a large group of peopleThe meeting was addressed by Senator Howard.
3COMMERCE formal to discuss, think about, or do something about a particular problem or question, especially with the aim of solving a problemThis use of technology has enabled NatWest to address a problem facing many businesses across the UK.