well,I come up with a new question.so "businesses need to address when embarking on such activity."
the word "address "is a verb here.but the familiar meaning we learn is as a noun,so as a verb it is " have a speech "when consult the dictionary ,is this the only verb meaning here,but I think in this sentence the meaning don't make sense,right ? so what is the exact meaning of "address" here? thank you for answering me ~~

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well,I come up with a new question.so "businesses need to address when embarking on such activity."
the word "address "is a verb here.but the familiar meaning we learn is as a noun,so as a verb it is " have a speech "when consult the dictionary ,is this the only verb meaning here,but I  think in this sentence the meaning don't make sense,right ? so what is the exact meaning of "address" here?  thank you for answering me ~~

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Hi in this case 'address'   is used as a verb and means to act with  tact, tactfulness -  the business needs to act with consideration in dealing with others and avoid giving offense

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