meaning of "Address the issue"

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Test No. incompl/inter-60 "Cliches", question 3

I really think we should talk about the subject we wanted to in the first place and ......... the issue.

(a) advise
(b) speak
(c) address
(d) talk

Test No. incompl/inter-60 "Cliches", answer 3

I really think we should talk about the subject we wanted to in the first place and address the issue.

Correct answer: (c) address

Hi! I don't get it!!! Meaning of Address the issue

Thank you for your help
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[Alan]

Hi,

'Address the issue' means face up to the question/consider the matter - in other words do something practical about a certain subject.

Alan
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