respondre·spond /rɪˈspɒndrɪˈspɑːnd/ verb [intransitiveI]1to react to something that has happenedThe company responded aggressively by selling market-rate investments.
respond toOverseas exchanges can’t respond as quickly as Wall Street to new product ideas.
Consumers will respond to any recession by buying less.
2to reply to a letter, telephone call etcThousands of readers saw the ad and responded.
respond toWe are committed to responding to all customer complaints within 10 days.