Meaning of the word "address the audience" in English

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address the audience

US /əˈdres ðə ˈɔː.di.əns/
UK /əˈdres ðə ˈɔː.di.əns/
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Phrase

to speak directly to a group of people, typically in a formal setting

Example:
The CEO will address the audience at the annual conference.
She paused for a moment before beginning to address the audience.